● 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
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
“The appointment of François Bayrou as Prime Minister is a wise and forward-thinking decision by President Emmanuel Macron,” stated Sandro Gozi, MEP, Secretary-General of the European Democratic Party. “Throughout his extensive political career, François Bayrou has proven to be a man of dialogue, balance, and vision—qualities that are essential to navigating the complex challenges France faces today.”
On November 16, 2024, the European Democratic Party (EDP) had the honor of attending the Party Congress of the Freie Wähler (FW) in the charming town of Geiselwind, Bavaria.
“The center is the answer” : the conference of the European Democratic Party
At the Brussels Autoworld Museum, where the history of the European automotive industry is celebrated, the Congress of the European Democratic Party, one of the two European parties that make up the Renew Europe group in the European Parliament, will be held.
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From Oct. 11-13, the town of Gaeta, in the province of Latina, halfway between Rome and Naples, became the center of political education in Italy during the fifth edition of the “Deserving Europe” training school, organized by EDP and the italian political party Italia Viva and aimed at young people under 35
This year, Mouvement Démocrate’s activists, together with members of the European Democratic Party, had the pleasure of visiting Guidel again, where the Europe’s days were held from 27 to 29 September as a fringe event of the ‘Université de rentrée’ (‘back to school university’) event organised by the French party.
The European Democratic Party will return to Guidel, France, on 27 – 29 September 2024 for its annual “Europe Days”.
On the 3rd of September, our EDP members of the European Parliament gathered in the historic and picturesque setting of the fortress of Namur, a magnificent structure that proudly overlooks the Meuse and Sambre rivers. This retreat, graciously organized and hosted by our affiliated party, Les Engagés, provided a unique opportunity for our MEPs to step away from the bustling corridors of parliamentary life and engage in meaningful dialogue in a setting conducive to reflection and collaboration.
The European Democratic Party was represented by its Secretary General, MEP Sandro Gozi, at the DNC in Chicago, the US Democratic Party convention that nominated Kamala Harris as its candidate for the next presidential election. This is his report.
