Murcia Región Europea XI Learn to Debate

The 11th edition of the Debate League, part of the "Learn to Debate" educational program, was held at the University Social Center of the University of Murcia, bringing together more than 140 high school students from 27 schools across the Region.

The event was opened by the Director General of European Union Affairs, Mr. Adrián Ariel Zittelli Ferrari, and the Director General of Human Resources, Educational Planning, and Innovation, Ms. María del Carmen Balsas Ramón, who emphasized the importance of fostering critical thinking and communication skills among young people.

The participants, organized into teams, faced three rounds of debate in which they analyzed and argued current affairs topics. After an intense competition, the finalist teams competed in a Grand Final that showcased the high level of preparation, analytical skills, and argumentative quality of the young debaters.

In this edition, the IES Saavedra Fajardo school in Murcia took first place, solidifying its position as the winner of a league that promotes the learning of public speaking techniques, rigorous argumentation, and respect in the exchange of ideas.

The University of Murcia and the regional educational community celebrated the success of this event, which strengthens training in essential communication skills for facing the academic, professional, and social challenges of the future.