<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

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (24 - 25 March 2021), MEPs debate the digital green certificate. The proposal aims to facilitate safe, free movement inside the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. It would include information on whether a traveller has been vaccinated against COVID-19, if they have received a negative COVID-19 test result and information on any previous COVID-19 infections. Extracts from the statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Portuguese Secretary of State for European Affairs, on behalf of the EU Council, Maros SEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Katalin CSEH (Renew, HU) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE).

Digital Green Certificate: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (24-25 March 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs discuss on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 which will focus on Digital Green Certificate; COVID-19; Single market, industrial policy, digital transformation and the economy; Eastern Mediterranean; and Russia. One round of political group speakers

Joint debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 and the Digital Green Certificate: one round of political group speakers

Exterior and interior shots during the plenary session (24-25 March 2021) of the European Parliament in Brussels.

EP Plenary session (24-25/03/2021): editing shots in Brussels

During the plenary session (24-25 March 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the export transparency and authorisation mechanism for COVID-19 vaccine after the European Commission has introduced the principles of reciprocity and proportionality as new criteria to be considered for authorising exports. Statements by Maros SEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Chair of the EPP Group, Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of the S&D Group, Katalin CSEH (Renew, HU), and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE), Co-chair of the Left Group.

Export transparency and authorisation mechanism of COVID19 vaccines: extracts

European Parliament members and observers at the Executive Board of the Conference on the Future of Europe have their meeting at the EP with David SASSOLI, EP President: arrivals and roundtable

Meeting of the EP members and observers at the Executive Board of the Conference on the Future of Europe with David SASSOLI, EP President: arrivals and roundtable

The EP Conference of Presidents meets in the European Parliament in Brussels, with the participation of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life, and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice. Extracts with arrivals and roundtable.

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents: arrivals and roundtable

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 March 2021), David SASSOLI, EP President, Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission, and Antonio COSTA, Portuguese Prime Minister and President in office of the European Council, participate in the signing ceremony of the joint declaration for the Conference of the Future of Europe. Ambiance shots

Signing ceremony on the joint declaration for the Conference of the Future of Europe: ambiance shots

The EP Conference of Presidents meets in the European Parliament in Brussels. Extracts with arrivals and roundtable.

The EP Conference of Presidents meets in the European Parliament in Brussels. Arrivals and roundtable.

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (8-11 February 2021), MEPs debate the state of play of the EU's COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy. Extracts.

The state of play of the EU's COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 February 2021), MEPs debate the state of play of the EU's COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy.

The state of play of the EU's COVID-19 vaccination strategy: MEPs debate (part 1)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 February 2021), MEPs debate the state of play of the EU's COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy. Arrival of Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission and ambiance shots prior to the plenary session

The state of play of the EU's COVID-19 vaccination strategy: arrival of Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission and ambiance shots prior to the plenary session

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (18-21 January 2021), MEPs debate on the inauguration of the new President of the United States and the current political situation. Statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council MEPs welcome the inauguration of Joe Biden as an opportunity for Europe to strengthen EU-US ties and tackle common challenges and threats to the democratic system

Inauguration of the new President of the United States and the current political situation: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (18-21 January 2021), MEPs debate on the Presentation of the programme of activities of the Portuguese Presidency. One round political group Leaders

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Portuguese Presidency: one round political group Leaders

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (18-21 January 2021), MEPs discuss the programme for the next six-month Portuguese presidency of the Council of the EU with Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa. Statements by António COSTA, Portuguese Prime Minister, Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the EC, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group leader, Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), S&D Group leader, Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO), Renew Europe Group leader, Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE), Greens/EFA Group leader.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Portuguese Presidency: extracts from the debate

In 2020, the European Parliament gave its consent to the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the recovery funds to support the economic growth after and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. In the negotiaitions, Parliament obtained €15 billion for key EU programmes. EP negotiators have devised a roadmap to introduce new Own Resources to feed into the EU budget. And MEPs approved the regulation designed to protect EU funds from being misused by EU governments who bend the rule of law.

European Parliament Review 2020: Economic Crisis, EU Budget, Recovery funds

In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has put European health systems under enormous pressure and gaps have been showed up in the way public health emergencies are addressed. The EU is working on how to secure access to COVID-19 vaccines for all and the Parliament supported speedy authorisation of safe vaccines. Also, MEPs paved the way for an effective EU health programme, called "EU4Health" (for 2021-2027), which aims to fill these gaps. EU4Health's three main priorities are: tackling cross-border health threats; making medicines available and affordable; and strengthening health systems.

European Parliament Review 2020 - EU response to COVID-19

The EP Conference of Presidents meets in the European Parliament n Brussels, with Michel BARNIER, European Commission's Head of Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom (UKTF). Arrivals and roundtable

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents: arrivals and roundtable with Michel BARNIER, European Commission's Head of Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom (UKTF)

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