Latest debates Browse all debates

Smarter

Do you believe in equality between men and women?

Legally, men and women are equal in Europe. That equality is enshrined not just in national laws, but at the…

Global

Is it wrong for Italy to block migrant vessels from its ports?

The Mediterranean migration route is back in the spotlight. In recent years, media focus has been shifting to other issues…

Security

Is it time for an EU army?

Should Europe have its own army? With Britain set to (in theory) leave the EU in 2019, one of the largest…

Future

Should big tech companies be made to pay the tax they owe?

The EU is getting serious about taxing big tech. Or maybe it’s not. In January 2019, there were reports that…

Quality

Should GMOs be banned across Europe?

Europe has a confusing relationship with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). EU Member States are allowed to restrict or prohibit the sale…

Future

Should 16-year-olds be given the vote?

Can 16- and 17-year-olds be trusted to vote? In August 2016, the minimum voting age in Greece for national elections…

Quality

How would you cut social inequality?

Despite years of sluggish economic growth, Europe is still a rich continent. But that relative wealth hides deep inequalities both within…

Future
Smarter

Should Internet access be a basic human right?

Is access to the internet a fundamental human right? Things like the right to property, the right to food, the…

Some of the leaders taking part Browse all leaders See their responses

Discuss YOUR ideas with Europe's leaders

We want to encourage a genuine conversation between European policy makers and citizens

Suggest a debate How it works

Tweets by debating europe

By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our Privacy Policy unless you have disabled them. You can change your cookie settings at any time but parts of our site will not function correctly without them.

I AGREE PRIVACY POLICY

#Ask Ask Europe’s leaders

#EP2019 EU Parliament elections

ME&EU Debate Series Who will you vote for?

Brexit Britain’s place in Europe

Latest debates Browse all debates

Do you believe in equality between men and women?