President Stevo Pendarovski, who is running for a second term in office in the April 24 presidential election, has invited his six opponents to two leaders’ debates, one at the beginning and one at the end of the election campaign, which starts on April 4th.
According to Pendarovski’s campaign headquarters, invitations have been extended to the other presidential candidates but they are yet to respond.
The leaders’ debates are planned to be held on neutral ground, Pendarovski’s team said, pointing out that each candidate would take part in organizing them, share the expenses of holding them, and mutually agree on the moderator. In addition, each candidate is encouraged to bring their own audience. The media will be invited and given the chance to ask questions. The debates are planned to take 180 minutes. Unless all seven presidential candidates agree to take part, however, the debates will not be held.
