<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

In a debate with Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission, MEPs present their demands and expectations ahead of the EU summit on 23-24 March. The next European Council meeting will mainly focus on economy, competitiveness and migration. Extracts from the debate. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023: extracts from the debate

Ahead of the plenary session from 13th to 16th March 2023, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), President of the EPP group in the EP, holds a press conference to give the priority of his group. The transcription is the result of an automatic process, please check against delivery.

Press conference by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), President of the EPP group

Visit by "Kalush Orchestra", winner of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, to the European Parliament: extracts from the press conference and meeting with Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Chair and Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), S&D Group Chair

MEPs look back at a year marked by Russia’s assault on Ukraine and set out what the EU must do in support of Kyiv. Russia began its full-scale military invasion of neighbouring Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Since then, the EU and its international allies have rallied firmly behind the Kyiv government. This support has resulted in unprecedented levels of financial aid, assistance, weapons deliveries to Ukraine, sweeping sanctions against Moscow, and the granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. First part of the debate.

Key debate - One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine. MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs back at a year marked by Russia’s assault on Ukraine and set out what the EU must do in support of Kyiv.Russia began its full-scale military invasion of neighbouring Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Since then, the EU and its international allies have rallied firmly behind the Kyiv government. Extracts from the debate.

One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine: extracts from the debate

Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine is invited to adress the European Parliament in a formal sitting session. Before entering the hemicycle, Volodymyr ZELENSKYY meets and shakes hands with the political group leaders.

Visit of Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine to the European Parliament - Formal Sitting: arrival to the hemicycle

MEPs present their migration and asylum priorities ahead of the 9th-10th February special European Council. The focus of this debate is on the progress of the legislative proposals included in the Asylum and Migration Pact, as well as the recently proposed strategy to ease the return of migrants asylum-seekers without the right to remain in the EU.

Preparation of the Special European Council meeting of February: one round of political groups leaders

During a debate with the European Commission and the Swedish Presidency of the EU Council, MEPs present their migration and asylum priorities. The focus of the debate is on the progress of the legislative proposals included in the Asylum and Migration Pact, as well as the recently proposed strategy to ease the return of migrants and asylum-seekers without the right to remain in the EU.

Preparation of the Special European Council meeting of February, in particular the need to develop sustainable solutions in the area of asylum and migration: extracts from the debate

MEPs are discussing with Prime Minister Ulf KRISTERSSON the programme of Sweden's six-month Presidency of the Council, which started on 1 January. The four priorities of the Swedish Presidency are security, competitiveness, the green energy transitions, democratic values and the rule of law. One round of political group leaders.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Swedish Presidency: one round Political group leaders

Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader, shareS with the press her group priorities ahead of the plenary session.

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

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting on the 15th December, in Brussels.

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and roundtable

MEPs outline their demands and expectations for the 15 December EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government will focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and how to further assist Ukraine, particularly in view of Russia destroying vital Ukrainian infrastructure and the upcoming winter.

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: one round Political group leaders

MEPs debate with the Commission and the Concil The recent JHA Council decision on Schengen accession for Romania and Bulgaria.

The recent JHA Council decision on Schengen accession: MEPs debate

Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP President holds a press conference to brief journalists on the Europeqn People's Party group's priorities for the Plenary of the European Parliament.

Press conference by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP President - Briefing of the EPP Group

Leaders of political groups give a statement on on the ongoing investigations in Belgium involving some members and staff of the European Parliament.

One round Political group leaders: statements on the ongoing investigations in Belgium involving some members and staff of the European Parliament

Plenary quiz the Czech Presidency and the Commission about guaranteeing solidarity and burden sharing in the management of migration flows into Europe. Extracts from the debate.

The need for a European solution on asylum and migration including search and rescue: extracts from the debate

Plenary quiz the Czech Presidency and the Commission about guaranteeing solidarity and burden sharing in the management of migration flows into Europe. One round of political group leaders.

Key debate - The need for a European solution on asylum and migration including search and rescue: one round of political group leaders

MEPs mark the creation of the Common Assembly of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1952, with a ceremony in the hemicycle in Strasbourg.

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