<p>The European People’s Party (EPP) elected Manfred Weber (CSU, Germany) as its lead candidate for the European elections on 8 November 2018, at the Helsinki party congress.</p>

<p>Manfred WEBER, 46, started his political career in the regional Parliament (Bayerischer Landtag) in 2002 and was elected to the European Parliament in 2004. Since 2014, he has served as the chairman of the European People’s Party (EPP) - EPP group. The candidate obtained his degree in physical engineering at Munich University of Applied Sciences.</p>

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Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Leaders of the Political Groups meet with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

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Inauguration of the Scholl building in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Peace Light Ceremony

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Gathering in support to Israel in front of the European Parliament in Brussels in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Members

During the plenary session (21-24/10/2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs take stock of the work done by the outgoing Commission during its five-year mandate. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO), Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Manon AUBRY (GUE/NGL, FR).

Review of the Juncker Commission: extracts from the debate

Live replay of the EP Plenary session on Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019. Round of political group speakers

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: Round of political group speakers

During the plenary session (21-24/10/2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate take stock of the outcome of the 17-18 October meeting of EU heads of state or government in a debate with Donald TUSK, President of the Council, and Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC. The summit focussed on Brexit, negotiations for a long-term EU budget, strategic priorities for the next five years, climate change, enlargement and foreign affairs. Statements by Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES) and Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO) on Turkey’s unilateral military action in North East Syria, on enlargement negociations with North Macedonia and Albania, on multiannual financial framework and on UE being climate neutral by 2050.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: extracts from the debate on other topics

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council. Arrivals and doorsteps on the new Brexit's agreement by Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Croatian Prime Minister, Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Croatian Prime Minister, David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Vice-President EPP, Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime MInister, Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President-elect of the EC, Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC and Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Latvian Prime Minister.

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Counci: arrivals and statements

Inauguration of the Helmut Kohl building by David SASSOLI, EP President. Extracts of the Statement by David SASSOLI, EP President, Joseph DAUL , President of the European People's Party and Paul ZIEMIAK, General Secretary of CDU. David SASSOLI, EP President, unveils the commemorative plaque.

Inauguration Helmut Kohl building by David SASSOLI, EP President: extracts from the ceremony

During the plenary session (9-10 October 2019) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the 17-18 October EU summit, the agenda of which includes the EU long-term budget, Brexit and follow-up to the UN Climate Action Summit. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE).

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: extracts from the debate (2/2)

Live Replay of the Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019 during the plenary session in Brussels ( 09-10 October 2019).

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: First round of political group leaders

The EP Conference of Presidents holds an exchange of views with European Commission President-elect Ursula VON DER LEYEN and approve the detailed schedule for the hearings of Commissioners-designate, in Strasbourg. Arrivals of Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE), Martin SCHIRDEWAN (GUE-NGL, DE), David SASSOLI, EP President, Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Diane DODDS (NI, UK), Raffaele FITTO (ECR, IT) and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President-elect of the EC.

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents with the presence of Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President-elect of the European Commission: arrivals and roundtable

Live replay of the debate on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU during the plenary session in Strasbourg (16-19/09/2019)

The UK’s withdrawal from the EU: first round of political group leaders

During the plenary session (16-19 September 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss the current state of play of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU with Brexit chief negotiator Michel BARNIER, followed by a vote on a resolution. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Guy VERHOFSTADT (RE, BE), Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE), Geoffrey VAN ORDEN (ECR, UK) and Martina ANDERSON (GUE/NGL, UK).

UK’s withdrawal from the EU: extracts from the debate

Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader, speaks to the press in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader: EPP press briefing

During the plenary session (15-18 July 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote by secret paper ballot on the candidacy of Ursula von der Leyen, candidate for the President of the Commission. Ambiance shots of the election

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Election of the President of the European Commission: extracts from the statements by EP political group speakers

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Election of the President of the European Commission: first round of political group speakers (09:43-10:20)

Interior and exterior shots of the European Parliament during the plenary session (15-18/07) in Strasbourg.

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In the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Ursula von der LEYEN, Candidate for President of the European Commission meets with the EPP group.

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Live replay of the EP Plenary session on the Election of the President of the European Parliament, 9th parlimentary term, during the plenary week in Strasbourg (01-04/07/2019). Speeches by EP group leaders.

EP Plenary session - Election of the President of the European Parliament: speeches by EP group leaders

Press point following the EPP group meeting by Manfred WEBER, EPP Group Leader, on his withdrawal as lead candidate of the EPP for the EC Presidency. Statements and Q&A. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

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