Pöttering, Hans-Gert (1945 - )
President of the European Parliament since January 2007.
Former Chairman of the largest group in the EU Parliament, the Christian Democratic / Conservative Group (EPP-ED group).
Veteran MEP who has represented the German CDU since the first direct elections in 1979.
Replaced Josep Borrel as President of the EU Parliament in 2007.
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