<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

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Press point by Political group leaders following the extraordinary Conference of Presidents to discuss European Elections 2019 outcome: Manfred WEBER, EPP group leader

During the European elections (23-26 May 2019), in the European Parliament in Brussels, Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP) for the Presidency of the European Commission, makes a statement following the first official results projection. Followed by a Q&A by journalist from the EP Chamber in Brussels.

European Elections 2019 - Election night: Statement by Manfred WEBER, EPP lead candidate for the Presidency of the EC

Live replay of the arrival of Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP) for the Presidency of the European Commission, during the European elections (23-26 May 2019).

European Elections 2019 - Election night: arrival of Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP lead candidate for the Presidency of the EC

During the European elections (23-26 May 2019), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP) for the Presidency of the European Commission, votes at a polling station, in Germany.

European Elections 2019: vote by Manfred WEBER, EPP lead candidate

On 15 May 2019, the candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE).  The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Closing statements by the lead candidates: Frans TIMMERMANS, Manfred WEBER, Ska KELLER, Nico CUÉ, Margrethe VESTAGER and Jan ZAHRADIL

On 15 May 2019, the candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Outro: social media hub by Annastiina Heikkila (YLE), goodbye by hosts and handshake with Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE).

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Outro: social media hub by Annastiina Heikkila (YLE), goodbye by hosts and handshake

On 15 May 2019, the candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Introduction of the debate by Emilie Tran Nguyen, France Televisions, and Markus Preiss, ARD Germany, moderators, and opening statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE). Followed by the Social Media Hub Launch by Annastiina Heikkila (YLE).  The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Introduction and opening statements by the lead candidates: Frans TIMMERMANS, Manfred WEBER, Ska KELLER, Nico CUÉ, Margrethe VESTAGER and Jan ZAHRADIL. Followed by Social Media Hub Launch

On 15 May 2019, the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) debate youth unemployment. Followed by Social Media Hub Insert 1.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Topic 2: Youth unemployment. Followed by Social Media Hub Insert 1

On 15 May 2019, candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Group photo and atmosphere of the backstage.

EE2019 - Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019: group photo and atmosphere of the backstage

On 15 May 2019, the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) debate migration.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Topic 1: Migration

On 15 May 2019, candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Arrival of the candidates: Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE), Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP) and Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens)

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate: arrivals of the lead candidates

On 15 May 2019, the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) debate populism, democratic gap and relevance of institutions. Followed by Social Media Hub Insert 3.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Topic 6: Populism / democratic gap / relevance of institutions. Followed by Social Media Hub Insert 3

On 15 May 2019, the candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Group photo with Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE).

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate: group photo

On 15 May 2019, the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) debate international trade and role of the EU in the world.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Topic 5: International trade / role of the EU in the world

On 15 May 2019, the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) debate several topics.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate: full version in international sign interpretation

On 15 May 2019, the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, and Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) debate taxation and competition. Followed by Social Media Hub Insert 2.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Topic 4: Taxation / competition. Followed by Social Media Hub Insert 2

On 15 May 2019, the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission take part in a live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels. Arrivals of the lead candidates.

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