Margrethe Vestager, born in 13 April 1968 in Glostrup, is a Danish politician.

After the hearing by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), and the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament, the committees prepare an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.

Hearing of Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President-designate, A Europe

At its party meeting on 21 March in Brussels, the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) party nominated its team of seven lead candidates (Team Europe) for the presidency of the European Commission. Margrethe Vestager is the candidate taking part in the May 15 Eurovision debate. Other members of Team Europe are Nicola Beer, Emma Bonino, Violeta Bulc, Katalin Cseh, Luis Garicano and Guy Verhofstadt.

Margrethe VESTAGER, 51 (Radikale Venstre, Denmark), since 2014 serves as the European Commissioner for Competition. Previously, she was the Minister for Economic and Interior Affairs (2011) and the Minister for Education (1998) in Denmark. The candidate obtained her degree in Economics at the University of Copenhagen (1993).

#EUelections2019 - Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate for ALDE as member

The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee holds an exchange of views on the implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) with Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, independent experts and industry representatives. The discussion will focus on the first assessment of compliance, mostly as regards to self-preferencing and app stores

IMCO Debate on the Digital Markets Act

FISC - Exchange of views with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice President of the European Commission

IMCO - Exchange of views on the implementation of the Digital Markets Act: compliance, with a focus on self-preferencing and app stores.

INTA committee meeting EU-US Trade and Technology Council - Exchange of views with Margrethe Vestager and Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-Presidents of the Commission

Othmar KARAS meets with Margrethe VESTAGER, EC Executive Vice-President

ECON - Exchange of views with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition, following the appointment of Fiona Scott Morton as Chief Competition Economist at the Directorate-General for Competition

INTA Committee meeting - Exchange of views Margrethe Vestager and Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-Presidents of the European Commission

EP Plenary session - EU Day for the victims of the global climate crisis

ECON - Exchange of views with Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Competition on State Aid: EU’s reaction to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Before the European summit, Renew Europe leaders meet in Brussels.

Renew Europe leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and doorsteps

Closing statement by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition, on lobal measures towards social media platforms - Strengthening the role of DSA and protecting the democracy and freedom in the online sphere. MEPs are discussing global social media platform regulations, focusing on the enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and its role in protecting democracy and online freedom. The DSA, in effect since February 2024, applies to all platforms, and MEPs question the Commission on its enforcement measures, including ongoing investigations into potential violations by TikTok, Meta, X, and AliExpress. There may also be calls for stricter scrutiny of Telegram following recent developments. Since the DSA's adoption, countries like the UK, Canada, Australia, and the US are considering similar laws to hold platforms accountable for user safety.

Global measures Strengthening the role of DSA and protecting the democracy and freedom in the online sphere: Closing statement by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age

MEPs discuss social media platform regulation and the role of the Digital Services Act in protecting democracy and freedom online. The debate with the Commission focus on the enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA), which has applied to all platforms since February 2024.

Global measures towards social media platforms, strengthening the role of Digital Service Act and protecting democracy and freedom in the online sphere: extracts from the debate

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets with His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians, and participates in a reception hosted by Him in the Royal Palace. This news item shows extracts from the bilateral meeting and reception attended by President Metsola.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President attends the New Year's reception hosted by Philippe, King of the Belgians with EP Vice-Presidents and Questors

Following the appointment of Fiona Scott Morton as Chief Competition Economist at the Directorate-General for Competition (DG COMP), the members of the EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) exchange with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition. Questions and answers, second round of political group speakers

Exchange of views with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive VP of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition: Questions and answers, second round of political group speakers

Following the appointment of Fiona Scott Morton as Chief Competition Economist at the Directorate-General for Competition (DG COMP), the members of the EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) exchange with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition. Questions and answers, first round of political group speakers

Exchange of views with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive VP of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition: Questions and answers, first round of political group speakers

Following the appointment of Fiona Scott Morton as Chief Competition Economist at the Directorate-General for Competition (DG COMP), the members of the EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) exchange with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition. Opening by Chair of ECON, Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT) and statement by Margrethe VESTAGER. The transcript is the result of an automated process. Please check against delivery.

Exchange of views with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive VP of the EC in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition: opening by Chair of ECON, Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT) and statement by Margrethe VESTAGER

Before the two-day European summit in Brussels, Renew Europe leaders meet in Brussels.

VESTAGER, Margrethe (DK)

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