<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

Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP) for the presidency of the European Commission gives a press statement following the live Eurovision debate at the Parliament in Brussels on 15 May 2019.

Press statement by Manfred WEBER, EPP lead candidate for the Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate

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

EE2019 - Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019: atmosphere of the debate

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 climate change and environment.

Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - Topic 3: Climate change / environment

Portrait of Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP) for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019.

Manfred WEBER, EPP lead candidate for the Presidency of the European Commission / Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019

Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Latvian Prime Minister, addresses the hemicycle during the debate on the future of Europe in the plenary session, in Strasbourg. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Mercedes BRESSO (S&D, IT), Roberts ZĪLE (ECR, LV), Pavel TELIČKA (ALDE, CZ), Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS (GUE/NGL, EL) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE).

Debate on the Future of Europe with Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Latvian Prime Minister: extracts from the debate

Live Replay of the debate on Future of Europe with Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Latvian Prime Minister during the plenary session in Brussels (15-18/04/2019) One round of political group speakers

Debate on the Future of Europe with Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Latvian Prime Minister. One round of political group speakers (10:58 - 11:49)

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

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

Statements following the meeting with the EP Brexit Steering group, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Extraordinary meeting of the Conference of Presidents on the UK withdrawal from the EU: departure and statements

Meeting with the EP Brexit Steering group, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Extraordinary meeting of the Conference of Presidents on the UK withdrawal from the EU: arrivals and round table

Teaser on announcement of lead candidates for the debate between candidates for the presidency of the European Commission in the framework of the European elections 2019. The 6 candidates are Nico CUÉ, European Left (EL); Ska KELLER, European Green Party (EGP); Jan ZAHRADIL, Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE); Margrethe VESTAGER, Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE); Manfred WEBER, European People’s Party (EPP) and Frans TIMMERMANS, Party of European Socialists (PES).

Announcement of the lead candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission - European elections 2019: teaser

Illustrative footage on the European Parties’ Lead candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission - European People's Party (EPP). The videos shows Dana MURPHY, EPP Vice-President and EPP Campaign Director for the European elections 2019, announcing the debate between the two EPP candidates Manfred WEBER and Alex STUBB, and the two candidates going onto stage together. Mairead McGUINESS, (EPP, IR), EP Vice-President moderates the debate.

Announcement of lead candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission - European People’s Party (EPP)

Live Replay of the debate on Future of Europe with Stefan LÖFVEN, Swedish Prime Minister during the plenary session in Brussels (03-04/204/2019)

Debate on the Future of Europe with Stefan LÖFVEN, Swedish Prime Minister: first round of political group speakers (16:01 - 16:38)

During the plenary session (25-28 March 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2019 on Trade and EU-China relations. Statements by Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) and Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE).

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2019: extracts from the debate on Trade and EU-China relations

First round of political group speakers. Live Replay of the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2019 and UK’s withdrawal from the EU during the plenary session in Strasbourg (25-28 March 2019). MEPs debate.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2019: MEPs debate. (09:24 - 09:57)

During the plenary session (25-28 March 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2019 on Brexit.Statements by Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Ryszard LEGUTKO (ECR, PL), Guy VERHOFSTADT, (ALDE, BE), EP coordinator for the negotiations with the UK (MEP), Alyn SMITH (Greens/EFA, UK), Nigel FARAGE (EFDD, UK), Richard ASHWORTH (EPP, UK) and Michel BARNIER, European Commission Chief Negotiator for Article 50 Negotiations with the UK.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2019: extracts from the debate on Brexit

Following the Spring European Council that took place on 21-22 March in Brussels, several MEPs statements following the Council decisions on Brexit.

European Council 21-22 March in Brussels: statements by Mairead MCGUINNESS (EPP, IE) and Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) following the Council decisions on Brexit

EPP leaders met at the Académie Royale in Brussels to prepare the European Council meeting on 21 and 22 March. On the agenda were the upcoming European Elections, Brexit and the suspension of the Hungarian member party, Fidesz.

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

Extracts from the press point by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Group leader following the EPP Political Assembly meeting

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