Usage Note
Fernsehdebatte is a structured on-screen discussion between politicians, experts or public figures, broadcast live. The format includes election Fernsehdebatten between party leaders — a fixture of German federal and state election campaigns. Production rules, moderator selection and seating arrangements are typically negotiated between parties and broadcasters.
Examples
"Das Kandidatenduell gilt als wichtigste Fernsehdebatte im Bundestagswahlkampf."
Natural Translation
The candidates' duel is regarded as the most important televised debate in the federal election campaign.
Literal Translation
The candidate-duel counts as most-important TV-debate in-the Bundestag-election-campaign.
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