<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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EP Plenary session -  Presentation of the programme of activities of the Danish Presidency

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Members of the EP Conference of Presidents meet with  Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of Belarusian democratic opposition forces

Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Leaders of the Political Groups meet with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

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Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group President, holds a press conference covering several topics, including: the priorities of the Danish Presidency of the EU, the vote on a motion of censure against the European Commission, US tarifs, defense, competitiveness, climate. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European People Party (EPP) press briefing by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group President

MEPs hold a debate on the motion of censure against the European Commission. According to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, a motion of censure in respect of the Commission is submitted to the President by one 10th of the component Members of Parliament, i.e. 72 MEPs. To be adopted, a motion must secure a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, representing a majority of the component Members of Parliament. One round of political group speakers

Motion of censure on the European Commission: one round of political group speakers

A motion of censure against the European Commission, requiring support from at least 72 MEPs, has been filed, prompting a plenary debate. President Metsola confirmed the motion's admissibility and notified group leaders. For the motion to pass, it needs a two-thirds majority of votes cast, representing most MEPs. During the debate, Ursula von der Leyen defended her leadership, emphasizing the Commission's achievements and addressing transparency allegations. She urged MEPs to vote against the motion to ensure continuity and stability for Europe's future. This news item shows extracts from the motion of censure on the Commission, including cutaways during the session.

Motion of Censure on the Commission: extracts from the debate

European People's Party (EPP) leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting (26/06): arrivals and doorsteps.

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting (26/06): arrivals and doorsteps

Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader, holds a press conference. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates in the 2025 Commemoration of the Victims of the Soviet Mass Deportations. The commemoration takes at the Esplanade Solidarnosc, next to the European Parliament in Brussels.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates in the 2025 Commemoration of the Victims of the Soviet Mass Deportations: extracts

Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group President holds a press conference. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press briefing by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group President

Political group speakers express themselves following the passing of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025.

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