This video illustrates the preparations of the presidential debate 2019 at the European Parliament in Brussels.

Brussels

Eurovision debate between candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission (T)

Ambiance shot from outside the European Parliament in Brussels

Supporters of the lead candidates gathering at the entrance of the European Parliament

Supporters of Frans TIMMERMANS, PES lead candidate, cheering upon his arrival. Mr. Timmermans posing with supporters and entering the Parliament

Arrival of Margrethe VESTAGER, ALDE lead candidate as member of Team Europe, entering the building

Arrival of Nico CU&Eacute;, lead candidate of the European Left, entering the building

<p>Arrival of Jan ZAHRADIL, ACRE lead candidate, on electric scooter, entering the building</p>

Arrival of Ska KELLER, Greens lead candidate, on a bicycle. Supporters cheering upon her arrival, Mrs. Keller entering the building.  

Arrival of Manfred WEBER, EPP lead candidate, greeting his supporters, entering the building. 

Behind the scenes footage of Jan ZAHRADIL, ACRE lead candidate, getting ready for the debate, fixing his tie

Behind the scenes footage of Ska Keller, Greens lead candidate, preparing ahead of the debate with her team

Behind the scenes footage of Margrethe VESTAGER, ALDE lead candidate as member of Team Europe, taking a look at the stage in the hemicycle

Candidates greeting each other and chatting backstage

Candidates walking from the backstage area to the hemicycle

Candidates taking a family photo on stage ahead of the debate

Cutaway of journalists and photographers in the audience area

Ambiance shots of the stage, candidates testing microphones and headsets, listening to explanations by hosts of the debate

Journalists and audience entering the hemicycle 

View from the control room, view of the hemicycle, operators desk, opening of the debate

Atmosphere shots of the candidates during the debate