Joseph Daul

Joseph Daul, born on April thirteenth, nineteen forty-seven, is a distinguished French politician and farmer, known for his significant contributions to European politics. He held the esteemed position of President of the European People's Party (EPP) from two thousand thirteen to two thousand nineteen, showcasing his leadership skills and commitment to European unity.

Before his presidency, Daul was the Leader of the EPP Group in the European Parliament from two thousand seven to two thousand fourteen. His political career as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) spanned from nineteen ninety-nine until two thousand fourteen, during which he represented France and played a vital role in shaping European policies.

Daul's prominence in the European Parliament was further solidified when he was elected chairman of the influential Committee on Agriculture on July twenty-third, two thousand four. His leadership extended to the Conference of Committee Chairmen, where he served from two thousand two. Additionally, he has been the mayor of Pfettisheim in Bas-Rhin since nineteen eighty-nine, demonstrating his dedication to local governance.

Recognized for his contributions to agriculture and public service, Daul is an officer of the Agricultural Order of Merit, a knight of the National Order of Merit, and a knight of the Legion of Honour. Fluent in French, he also speaks standard German and Alsatian, the Alemannic variety of German native to his homeland of Alsace.