ENG: The Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) (EPP Group) is a centre-right political group of the European Parliament. It is made up of MEPs elected from the lists of member-parties of the European People's Party (EPP), plus a few independent MEPs. It is the only political group in the European parliament to fully represent its corresponding European political party, the EPP.The EPP Group is one of the three oldest groups, dating its origin back to September 1952 and the first meeting of the Parliament's predecessor, the Common Assembly. Founded as an explicitly Christian Democrat group, it declined at first but reversed its fortunes in the 80's/90's when, as a result of the gradual enlargement of the EPP (party), it started to pick up members from other centre-right ...
President Saakashvili participated in the summit of European People’s Party (EPP), which was held in Brussels on October 29, the party’s website reported.The ruling party in Georgia, United National Movement, led by President Saakashvili, is an observer member of EPP.On the sideline of the summit Saakashvili met with Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighborhood Policy.
Source: Civil.ge (30.10.2009)
positive - in poll European People's Party What do the Parliament's group leaders say about support for José Manuel Barroso and whether this week's European Council should decide on nominating him?
Joseph Daul, leader of the European People's Party (EPP)On supporting Barroso:“As stated by the German Chancellor and by President Barroso himself, we want Mr Barroso and a programme.”On the timing of the decision:“To prevent a vacuum at the centre of Europe, we need a decision on the Commission president as soon as possible, at the July session of the European Parliament.”
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