Election debates may have substance, but not be boring: ‘Presenting digestible’ | House of Representatives elections 2023

According to politician Pieter Omtzigt, the radio and television debates before the elections must be overhauled: more in-depth, with fewer party leaders. Of course the content counts, media experts and program makers respond. But the eye also wants something. “You especially want to see that the person you have your eye on stands out a bit in such a setting,” says television columnist Angela de Jong.