<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>

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Arrivals and doorsteps by EPP (European People's Party) leaders at Hôtel Sofitel Brussels, ahead of the European Council meeting (23/10/2025). EU Heads of State and Government are meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, European defence, recent developments in the Middle East, competitiveness, housing and migration.

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting (23/10/2025): arrivals and doorsteps

This video presents extracts from the debate on the meeting of Heads of State or Government in Brussels on 23 October They discuss how the EU can continue to support Ukraine against Russia’s aggression, as well as the EU’s response to recent developments in the Middle East, where the release of the remaining hostages and Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza followed the first phase of a peace agreement between Hamas and Israel. At their meeting, EU leaders also focus on strengthening Europe’s economic competitiveness, guided by the Competitiveness Compass and the Draghi Report, which call for higher public investment and wide-ranging economic reforms. They also address Europe’s housing crisis, defence and security policy, and ways to manage migration flows and ensure border protection. This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 23 October 2025: extracts from the debate

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

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

Political groups representatives take the floor after Luxembourgish Prime Minister Luc FRIEDEN's speech. Luc Frieden became Prime Minister of Luxembourg in November 2023. He held a number of ministerial positions in the Luxembourgish government between 1998 and 2013 and then worked in the private sector before becoming prime minister. Parliament initiated the ‘This is Europe’ debates in the 2019-2024 term to discuss the future of the EU. Fourteen EU heads of state or government have since held plenary debates with MEPs. Luc Frieden is the first leader to do so in this current term.

This is Europe Debate with Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourgish Prime Minister: first round of political groups representatives

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

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

One round of political group speakers. MEPs hold a joint debate on two motions of censure against the European Commission. According to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, a motion of censure in respect of the Commission may be 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. On 10 July, Parliament rejected a motion of censure against the Commission.

Joint debate on the two motions of censure on the Commission: one round of political group speakers

Extracts from the joint debate on two motions of censure against the European Commission, followed by two separate votes on Thursday. According to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, a motion of censure in respect of the Commission may be 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. On 10 July, Parliament rejected a motion of censure against the Commission.

Motions of censure: extracts from the debate

This news item shows extracts from the statements by the political groups leaders after the State of the European Union 2025 speech by President von der Leyen. In their reactions, MEPs assess the Commission’s work and its plans for the year ahead, while also presenting their own priorities. Political groups leaders mainly spoke about the tariffs deal signed between the US and the EU and highlighted the urgency to act for Gaza and sanction Israel. The annual State of the European Union debate allows MEPs to scrutinise the European Commission’s work and help to steer EU policy. The State of the European Union debate is a key moment of accountability for the European Commission towards the EU’s democratically elected representatives, fostering a more transparent and democratic Union.

WEBER, Manfred (EPP, DE)

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