● Born in 1965 in Weilheim, Upper Bavaria
● Farmer and Certified Housekeeping Manager
● State Farmer of the Bavarian Farmers’ Association, engaged there voluntarily for 25 years
● Long-term commitment to community cohesion in rural areas
● Full Member of Agriculture & Rural
Development (AGRI)
● Substitute Member of Environment, Public
Health & Food Safety (ENVI)
From 2004 to 2010
Since 2020
Since 2021
The supply of food is a valuable asset. Times of crisis show us how important self-sufficiency in the basic necessities of food and energy is for us. Relieve the middle class: Excessive bureaucracy stifles and destroys the middle class. It hinders regional businesses, which are needed for a vibrant rural area. Adapted standards for imports into the EU: Trade agreements with third countries must meet the EU’s quality and process standards for ecological, social, and economic reasons. Strengthen security: The common defense and security policy must be strong. Our cybersecurity must ensure significantly more resilience against cyber threats. We must ensure that “Made in Germany” remains a promise of quality
The defense of the rule of law in Greece: In Athens, Kínima Dimokratías and EDP demand justice for Tempi crash and institutional transparency.
The EDP forum in Las Palmas highlights the need for a humane and united European migration policy, supporting border regions and countries of origin through solidarity and cooperation.
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The defense of the rule of law in Greece: In Athens, Kínima Dimokratías and EDP demand justice for Tempi crash and institutional transparency.
The Movement for Democracy joins the European Democratic Party, strengthening centrist, pro-European values and democratic vision across the EU.
Catholic Democrats met in Rome to discuss the indispensable role of Europe, calling for unity and a new common European defense system.
In Verona, the European Democratic Party pushes for a United States of Europe to build a stronger, more democratic and sovereign EU.
The EDP-led “Democracy and Liberties Summit” in Paris urged urgent action to defend democracy across Europe.
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Senior members of the European Democratic Party have visited Dáil Éireann, the Irish Parliament, to strengthen ties with Independent Ireland. The delegation was joined by MEP Ciarán Mullooly, along with Independent Ireland TDs Michael Collins, Richard O’Donoghue, Ken O’Flynn, and Michael Fitzmaurice.
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EDP Position Paper Migration: Real Solutions, Not False Promises Values and Security: We Can Have Both The idea that we must choose between security and our values is a false dichotomy. Europe can be both secure and humane. Upholding human
