Iohannis: Runoff candidates should have a public debate, on a neutral platform

The Christian Liberal Alliance (ACL) candidate in the presidential elections, Klaus Iohannis, on Monday evening reiterated that he didn't reject the idea of a public debate together with his opponent from the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Victor Ponta, but that it should be conducted on a neutral platform, accessible to all journalists.

'The two runoff candidates must have a public debate on a neutral platform, accessible to all journalists, regardless of the media type, regardless of their coming from the TV, radio, internet, written press. (...) I want, and I still believe that tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, at the latest, maybe we can manage to organise a debate that is accessible to any journalist,' Klaus Iohannis said, on Realitatea TV private television broadcaster.

When asked if he saw possible a public debate with Victor Ponta until the last day of the election campaign, Iohannis replied: 'If we all get involved, I am positive we shall manage something. (...) I have confidence in myself that I shall act into the direction of having a debate.' AGERPRES