Femte valperioden: 1999 - 2004

The Chairman is Mr Hans-Gert Poettering who is assisted by six vice-chairmen and the 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 Ordförande	Françoise Grossetête Vice ordförande
José Ignacio Salafranca Vice ordförande	Francesco Fiori Vice ordförande
Ilkka Suominen Vice ordförande	James Elles Vice ordförande
Wim van Velzen Vice ordförande	Othmar Karas Skattmästare