5th parliamentary term 1999 - 2004

The Chairman is Mr Hans-Gert Poettering who is assisted by six vice-chairmen and a treasurer. Each vice-chairman has specific responsibilities for relations with the other European institutions and international relations. Each member of the Presidency is also a member of the political bureau of the European People's Party.

Hans-Gert Poettering Chairman	Françoise Grossetête Vice-Chairman
José Ignacio Salafranca Vice-Chairman	Francesco Fiori Vice-Chairman
Ilkka Suominen Vice-Chairman	James Elles Vice-Chairman
Wim van Velzen Vice-Chairman	Othmar Karas Treasurer