<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 (EPP, DE), Chair of the EPP group, speaks to the press in the European Parliament in Brussels, declaring his decision to candidate to be the next President of the EC.  The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Press point by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Chair of the EPP group (12:46 - 12:51)

Live Replay of the debate on the Future of Europe with Mateusz MORAWIECKI, Polish Prime Minister during the plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (2-5 July 2018).

EP Plenary session - Debate on the Future of Europe with Mateusz MORAWIECKI, Polish Prime Minister. One round of political group speakers: statement by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (09:53 - 10:01)

During the plenary session (2-5 July 2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Mateusz MORAWIECKI, Polish Prime Minister, debates with MEPs on the Future of Europe. Mateusz MORAWIECKI, is the eigth EU leader to debate the future of Europe with MEPs. Statements by Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Vice-President of the EC in charge of the Euro and Social Dialogue, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE), Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE), Tania GONZÁLEZ PEÑAS (GUE/NGL, ES) and Ryszard LEGUTKO (ECR, PL).

Future of Europe debate with Mateusz MORAWIECKI, Polish Prime Minister: extracts from the debate

Live Replay of the debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 28 and 29 June 2018 during the plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (2-5 July 2018).

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 28 and 29 June 2018. First round of the political group speakers: statement by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (15:28 -15:34)

Live Replay of the debate on the presentation of the programme of activities of the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU during the plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (2-5 July 2018)

EP Plenary session - Presentation of the programme of activities of the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU: First round of political group speakers. Statement by Manfred Weber (EPP, DE) (10:49 - 10:55)

Live Replay of the debate on the review of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (2-5 July 2018)

EP Plenary session - Review of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU. One round of political group speakers: statement by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (09:56 - 10:00)

Ahead of the European Council in Brussels, EPP leaders meet at the Académie Royale de Belgique. Arrivals of Donald TUSK, Jean-Claude JUNCKER, Antonio TAJANI, Michel BARNIER, Joseph DAUL, Manfred WEBER, Nicos ANASTASIADES, Boyko BORISSOV, Sebastian Kurz, Angela MERKEL, Viktor ORBÁN, Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Leo VARADKAR, Erna SOLBERG, Arvils ASERADENS, Petteri ORPO, Kris PEETERS,Søren PAPE POULSEN and Manfred WEBER. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) and Antonio TAJANI, EP President.

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

Celebration of the 5th Anniversary of Croatia's accession to the EU with the participation of Antonio TAJANI, EP President, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Statements by Dubravka ŠUICA (EPP, HR), Joseph DAUL, Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) and Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Croatian Prime Minister.

5th Anniversary of Croatia's accession to the EU with the participation of Antonio TAJANI, EP President

Statement by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader during the debate on the Future of Europe with Mark RUTTE, Dutch Prime Minister.

EP Plenary session: Future of Europe - debate with Mark RUTTE, Dutch Prime Minister - Statement by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader (10:44 - 10:50)

During the plenary session (11-14 June 2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, political group leaders ask questions to Mark RUTTE, Dutch Prime Minister, on the Future of Europe. Mark RUTTE is the seventh EU leader to debate the future of Europe with MEPs and 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. 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, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE), and Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE).

Future of Europe debate with Mark RUTTE, Dutch Prime Minister: extracts from the statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, EC First Vice-President and from the MEPs debate

Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader, speaks to the press during the plenary session (11-14 June 2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

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

Statement by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader during the debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 28 and 29 June 2018.

EP Plenary session: Preparation of the European Council meeting of 28 and 29 June 2018 - Statement by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader (9:18 - 9:23)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (11-14 June 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss their priorities for the 28-29 June meeting of EU leaders in Brussels. The summit is scheduled to focus on migration, security and defence, the EU’s long-term budget, the Brexit talks and Eurozone reform. 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), Gerard BATTEN (EFDD, LV) and Diane DODDS (NI, UK) debate on Brexit

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 28 and 29 June 2018: extracts from the debate on Brexit

Xavier BETTEL is the sixth EU leader to debate the future of Europe with MEPs and Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, during the EP plenary session (28-31 May 2018) in Strasbourg. Statements by Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Maria João RODRIGUES (S&D, PT), Hans-Olaf HENKEL (ECR, DE) and Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE).

Debate on the Future of Europe with Xavier BETTEL, Luxembourgish Prime Minister: extracts from the statements by the political group leaders

Live Replay of the debate with Xavier BETTEL, Luxembourgish Prime Minister on the Future of Europe during the plenary session in Strasbourg (28-31/05/2018). Arrival and introduction speech by Antonio TAJANI, EP President. First round of political speakers

(01) EP Plenary session - Debate with Xavier BETTEL, Luxembourgish Prime Minister, on the Future of Europe. First round of poltical group speakers: Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (09:45 - 09:51)

Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader, speaks to the press during the EP plenary session (28-31 May 2018) in Strasbourg.

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

Introductory remarks by Antonio TAJANI, EP President and pays tribute to Nicole FONTAINE, former EP President, statement by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) and minute of silenceduring the plenary session in Strasbourg (28-31/05/2018)

Introductory remarks by Antonio TAJANI, EP President: tribute to Nicole FONTAINE, former EP President (1999 -2002), statement by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) and minute of silence

Statement by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader during the Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (President and political group leaders) with Facebook founder and CEO Mark ZUCKERBERG in the EP in Brussels to discuss the use of personal data of millions of Facebook EU users. The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enters into force on Friday 25 May.

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