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KPU announces topics for presidential debates
The General Elections Commission (KPU) has officially declared the themes for the upcoming five presidential and vice presidential debates for the 2024 presidential election.
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Presidential candidates (clockwise from top left) Anies Baswedan, Prabowo Subianto, Ganjar Pranowo and vice presidential candidates Mohammad Mahfud Mahmodin, Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Muhaimin Iskandar, are pictured in this composite image. (Reuters/Willy Kurniawan)
The General Elections Commission (KPU) revealed on Thursday the central themes for the upcoming five presidential debates.
KPU head of technical division Idham Kholik said the themes were selected after discussion with the campaign teams of the presidential and vice presidential candidates at the KPU headquarters in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Idham revealed that the first debate, scheduled for Dec. 12, at the KPU headquarters, will revolve around topics encompassing law, human rights, governance, anti-corruption efforts and democratic strengthening, Antara news agency reported.
The second debate on Dec. 22 will focus on defense, security, geopolitics and international relations.
Scheduled for Jan. 7, the third debate will explore economic facets, including the people's economy, digital economy, social welfare, investment, trade, digital taxation, finance and state budget management.
The fourth session, originally planned for Jan. 14, has now been rescheduled to Jan. 21.
The fourth debate will cover topics ranging from energy, natural resources and new and renewable energy sources, to carbon tax, environmental and agrarian issues and indigenous communities.
