<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

The EP Conference of Presidents meets in the European Parliament in Brussels. The EP Conference of Presidents decided today to formally suspend 1990 Sakharov Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from the Sakharov Prize Community. This decision sanctions her lack of actions and her acceptance of the ongoing crimes against the Rohingya community in Myanmar. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participates to the meeting for the preparation of the annual State of the European Union debate.

EP Conference of Presidents: arrivals and round table

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting (17-20 July 2020). Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO), Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Roberts ZĪLE (ECR, LV).

Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting (17-20 July): extracts from the debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (23 July 2020), debate on the conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting (17-21 July). First round Political group leaders

Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting (17-21 July): first round Political group leaders (part 1)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-10 July 2020),MEPs debate the stability and security in Eastern Mediterranean and the negative role of Turkey. Debate with Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EC in charge of a stronger Europe in the World. Statements by Nacho SÁNCHEZ AMOR (S&D, ES), Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group leader, Nacho SÁNCHEZ AMOR (S&D, ES), Hilde VAUTMANS (RE, BE), Thierry MARIANI (ID, FR) and Tineke STRIK (Greens/EFA, NL).

Stability and security in Eastern Mediterranean and the negative role of Turkey: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-10 July 2020), MEP's debate on the programme of activities of the German Presidency, presentated by Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor. Extracts from the statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the EC, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO), and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (GUE/NGL, DE).

Presentation of the programme of activities of the German Presidency: extracts from the MEP's debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-10 July 2020), Angela MERKEL, German Chancellor presents the programme of activities of the German Presidency. First round of political group leaders

Presentation of the programme of activities of the German Presidency: First round of political group leaders

The EP Conference of Presidents meets in the European Parliament in Brussels before the plenary session scheduled from 8 to 10 July 2020.

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents: arrivals and roundtable

David SASSOLI, EP President and political groups’ leaders meet with Michel BARNIER, Head of Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom to discuss the latest developments in the talks with UK, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents with the participation of Michel BARNIER, Head of Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom: extracts the meeting

Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the EC, presents the Commission’s revised Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and Recovery Plan proposals and debates with Members in an extraordinary plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels.

EU Recovery package: extracts from the extraordinary plenary session

Live Replay of the debate on EU Recovery package during the extraordinary plenary session of 27 May 2020 in Brussels. First round of political group leaders

EU Recovery package: First round of political group leaders

During the plenary session pf the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the post-2020 budget revision and economic recovery package plans with Commission and Council. They will vote on a resolution, to ensure that the new MFF (Multiannual Financial Framework) proposal to be tabled by the Commission turns the EU budget into an efficient tool for restarting the EU economy.

New MFF, own resources and recovery plan: extracts from the debate

To mark Europe Day and the 70th anniversary of the Schuman declaration, the European Parliament hosts a “stay-at-home” Open Day, where doors are opened to citizens virtually, with a programming schedule across EP media channels. This year, the focus is on EU citizens, particularly those directly helping in the crisis, as well as on informing citizens about and debating on EU solidarity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Statement by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader, on our common future post-COVID-19, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Europe Day - Schuman Declaration Anniversary - 70 Years of Solidarity: statement by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader

During the plenary session (9-12 March 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs assess EU and national efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus from spreading and the role of the new EU corona response team, which coordinates with member states to share information, assess needs and ensure a coherent, EU-wide response. A significant increase in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks would deeply affect public health and healthcare systems and heavily affect the economy and social life. Statements by Nikolina BRNJAC, Croatian Presidency, Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group leader, Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), S&D Group leader, and Frédérique RIES (RE, BE).

Coronavirus outbreak, state of play and ensuring a coordinated European response to the health, economic and social impact: extracts from the debate

Live Replay of the debate on Coronavirus outbreak, state of play and ensuring a coordinated European response to the health, economic and social impact during the plenary session in Brussels. The plenary session takes place in Brussels instead of Strasbourg because of concerns linked to the spread of the coronavirus. The session has been shortened to one day - Tuesday 10 March

Coronavirus outbreak, state of play and ensuring a coordinated European response to the health, economic and social impact: first round of political group leaders

Live replay of the debate on Migration situation at the Greek-Turkish border and the EU's common response to it during the plenary session in Brussels. The plenary session takes place in Brussels instead of Strasbourg because of concerns linked to the spread of the coronavirus. The session has been shortened to one day - Tuesday 10 March

Migration situation at the Greek-Turkish border and the EU's common response to it: MEPs debate (part 1)

The EP Conference of Presidents meets prior to the plenary session (9-12 March 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels. Exceptionally, the plenary takes place in Brussels instead of Strasbourg because of concerns linked to the spread of the Coronavirus.

The EP Conference of Presidents meets in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to discuss ongoing matters and up coming events such as the next EU summit on the 20th of February, that will try to achieve progress on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group leader, Antonio TAJANI (EPP, IT), and Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL), speak to the press on the EU response to the Coronavirus, in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Press conference on the EU response to the Coronavirus by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group leader, Antonio TAJANI (EPP, IT), and Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL)

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