<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>

#EUelections2019 - Manfred WEBER, lead candidate for the EPP

EP Plenary session - Presentation of the programme of activities of the Polish Presidency

Press briefing EPP

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

Peace Light Ceremony

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - A true geopolitical Europe now

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza

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

Press conference on EPP vision for agriculture in Europe

During the EP plenary session (28/02-01/03/2018) in Brussels, MEPs debate the outcome of the informal meeting of EU heads of state or government on 23 February, focussing on the Spitzenkandidaten (lead candidate) process, on Parliament’s composition after the 2019 elections and on the EU’s long-term budget after 2020. Statements by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Syed KAMALL (ECR, UK) and Guy VERHOFSTADT.

European Council informal meeting of 23 February 2018: extracts from the debate

Live replay of the debate with Andrej PLENKOVIC, Croatian Prime Minister, on the Future of Europe

(01) Debate with Andrej PLENKOVIC, Croatian Prime Minister, on the Future of Europe - Round of political group speakers: Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (10:00 - 10:06)

Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader, speaks to the press during the EP plenary session (5-8 February 2018) in Strasbourg.

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

During the EP plenary session (5-8 February 2018) in Strasbourg, Andrej PLENKOVIC, Croatian Prime Minister, debate the future of Europe with MEPs. This is the second in a series of debates between EU government leaders and MEPs reflecting on the future of the EU. Statements by Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Croatian Prime Minister, Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Josef WEIDENHOLZER (S&D, AU) and GUY VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE).

The Future of Europe: extracts from the debate with Andrej PLENKOVIC, Croatian Prime Minister

The EP Conference of Presidents meet in Brussels before the plenary session in Strasbourg.

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents: arrivals and roundtable

Live replay of the debate with Leo VARADKAR, Irish Prime Minister on the Future of Europe during the plenary session in Strasbourg (15-18/01/2018)

(01) EP Plenary session - Debate with Leo VARADKAR, Irish Prime Minister on the Future of Europe - Round of political group speakers: Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (11:19 - 11:24)

Live Replay of the Presentation of the programme of activities of the Bulgarian Presidency during the plenary session in Strasbourg (15-18/01/2018)

(01) EP Plenary session - Presentation of the programme of activities of the Bulgarian Presidency. Round of political group speakers: Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (09:47 - 09:50)

Live Replay of the debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 14 and 15 December 2017 (15-18/01/2018)

(01) EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 14 and 15 December 2017. Round of political group speakers: Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (10:09 - 10:14)

During the EP plenary session (15-18 January 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate the outcome of the 14-15 December European Council meeting with Donald TUSK, President of the European Council. The topics disscussed are Brexit negotiations, migration, defence cooperation and eurozone reform. Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Maria João RODRIGUES (S&D, PT), Syed KAMALL (ECR, UK) and Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE) express themselves in the Chamber.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 14 and 15 December 2017: extracts from the debate

Ahead of the European Council meeting (14-15 December 2017), EPP leaders meet at the Académie Royale de Belgique, in Brussels. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) and Antonio TAJANI, EP President.

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council (14-15 December 2017): arrivals and statements

During the EP plenary session (11-15 December 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss migration, defence and social policies with EU Commission First Vice-President Frans TIMMERMANS, as well as the progress of Brexit negotiations with Guy VERHOFSTADT, EP coordinator for the negotiations with the UK, ahead of the European summit to be held on 14 and 15 December. Statements by Matti MAASIKAS, Estonian Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Gianni PITTELLA (S&D, IT), Guy VERHOFSTADT, EP coordinator for the negotiations with the UK, and Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE).

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14 and 15 December 2017: extracts from the debate

Live Replay of the debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 14 and 15 December 2017: State of play of negotiations with the United Kingdom during the plenary session in Strasbourg (11-14/12/2017)

(04) EP Plenary session. Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14 and 15 December 2017. State of play of negotiations with the UK. Round of political group speakers: Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (09:38 - 09:43)

Live replay Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 October 2017 and presentation of the Leaders’Agenda : MEPs debate

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 October 2017 and presentation of the Leaders’Agenda : 1st round of political group speakers : Manfred WEBER, (EPP, DE), (09:29 - 09:34)

During the EP plenary session (2-5 October 2017) in Strasbourg, ahead of the&nbsp;European Council meeting of 19 and 20 October 2017, MEPs discuss migration and how to establish a common asylum system with Frans TIMMERMANS,&nbsp;EC First Vice-President. Statements by Matti MAASIKAS, Estonian Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Gianni PITTELLA (S&amp;D, IT) and Ryszard LEGUTKO (ECR, PL).

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 October 2017: extracts from the debate on Migration

During the EP plenary session (2-5 October 2017) in Strasbourg, ahead of the&nbsp;European Council meeting of 19 and 20 October 2017, MEPs discuss common defence plans&nbsp;with Frans TIMMERMANS,&nbsp;EC First Vice-President. Statements by Matti MAASIKAS, Estonian Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE)

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 October 2017: extracts from the debate on Digital Agenda and Defence

Live replay of the EP Plenary session: Constitution, rule of law and fundamental rights in Spain in the light of the events of Catalonia

(02) EP Plenary session: Constitution, rule of law and fundamental rights in Spain in the light of the events of Catalonia. Round of political group speakers: Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (15:14 - 15:20)

Opening statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights and by Council representative

(03) EP Plenary session: Preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 October 2017. Round of political group speakers: Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (09:21 - 09:27)

During the EP plenary session (2-5 October 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs take stock of progress in the Brexit talks with Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC and Michel BARNIER, EU chief negotiator. Debate on the state of play of negotiations with the United Kingdom. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Gianni PITTELLA (S&D, IT), Raffaele FITTO (ECR, IT), EP coordinator for the negotiations with the UK, Martina ANDERSON (GUE/NGL, UK) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE).

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