Mairead McGuinness, born 13 June 1959, from Ireland, was elected First Vice-President of the European Parliament in January 2017 and was re-elected to the post in July 2019. She has been a Vice-President of the Parliament since July 2014.

This new hearing came shortly after Commissioner Phil Hogan has submitted his resignation on 26 August 2020.

Mrs McGuinness is heard by the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) where MEPs evaluate if she is suitable to become a member of the College of Commissioners and if she is qualified to carry out the particular duties assigned to her.

Hearing of Mairead MCGUINNESS, Commissioner-designate in charge of financia

EP Plenary session - Promoting a favourable framework for venture capital financing and safe foreign direct investments in the EU

EP Plenary session - Fight against money laundering and terrorist financing: listing Russia as a high risk third country in the EU

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Persistent problems of anti-Semitism in Europe and of other forms of hate speech and hate crimes

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Outcome of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

EP Plenary session - Election of the President of the Commission

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Forging a sustainable future together: economic, social and territorial challenges for a competitive, cohesive and inclusive Europe

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Banking Union

EP Plenary session - Debate - Geographical Indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products

EP Plenary session - Amendments to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) and to the Directive relating to undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITSD)

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - State of the EU solar industry in the light of unfair competition

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Situation of prisoners in Hungarian jails, including the case of Ilaria Salis

ECON FEMM - Women in Economics and Finance: Debate on the next challenges in the EU

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Recommendations of the Commission on public country by country reporting transposition

EP Plenary session - Digital euro

EP Plenary session - Long term commitment to animal welfare

EP Plenary session - Advancing the 2022 Bridgetown Agenda

EP Plenary session - European Citizens’ Initiative Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment

EP Plenary session - Need for immediate reform of the internal rules of the Commission to ensure transparency and accountability in light of alleged conflicts of interests

EP Plenary session - Strengthening the EU Defence in the context of the war in Ukraine: speeding up production and deliveries to Ukraine of weapons and ammunitions

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on sustained price increase of raw and construction materials in Europe. Closing statement by Mairead McGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability, and Capital Markets Union.

Sustained price increase of raw and construction materials in Europe: closing statement by Mairead McGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability, and Capital Markets Union

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the plans and actions to accelerate a transition to innovation without the use of animals in research, regulatory testing and education: closing statement by Adina VĂLEAN, European Commissioner for Transport.

Plans and actions to accelerate a transition to innovation without the use of animals in research, regulatory testing and education: closing statement by Adina VĂLEAN, European Commissioner for Transport

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on Hong Kong, notably the case of Apple Daily. Closing statement by Mairead McGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability, and Capital Markets Union.

The case of Apple Daily in Hong Kong

Debate on the Purpose and expectations of the Conference including European Citizens' Panels, National Panels/events and Multilingual Digital Platform during the inaugural Plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe in Strasbourg. Exchange of views with the participation of Members of the various delegations.

Inaugural Plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe: Purpose and expectations of the Conference - Exchange of views (part 2)

Parliament, Council and Commission negotiators will try to agree on new EU rules requiring multinational companies to disclose the amount of tax they pay in each EU country, the so-called country-by-country reporting. These new rules will provide the public and tax authorities with more transparency on what – and where - taxes are being paid. Arrivals, roundtable and statements by Evelyn REGNER (S&D, AT) and Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL (S&D, ES), co-rapporteurs.

Tax transparency trilogue: arrivals, roundtable and statements by Evelyn REGNER (S&D, AT) and Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL (S&D, ES), co-rapporteurs

During the plenary session (26-29 April 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate with Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for financial services, on COVID-19 pandemic situation in Latin America.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: COVID-19 pandemic situation in Latin America

During the plenary session (24-25 March 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the Capital Markets Recovery Package - Adjustments to the securitisation framework: closing statements by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for financial services.

Capital Markets Recovery Package - Adjustments to the securitisation framework: closing statement by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for financial services

David SASSOLI, EP President, participates to the seminar of the College of Commissioners at the Berlaymont (Brussels), Headquarter of the European Commission.

Seminar of the College of Commissioners with the participation of David SASSOLI, EP President: roundtable

Campaign of the Economic and monetary Affairs Committee to promote women in leading roles of Economic and Financial institutions. Statements by high-profile women who currently hold such positions on their experience and message, Irene TINAGLI, Chair of the ECON Committee, Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union, Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank, Isabel SCHNABEL, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, Elke KÖNIG, Chair of the Single Resolution Board.

Women on board in Economics and Finance - Gender equality in finance and economics - statements by leading women in EU institutions

During the remote plenary session (23-26/11/2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate and vote on strengthening media freedom, focusing particularly on political interference, the protection of journalists, threats such as the proliferation of hate speech and disinformation, and the role of internet platforms. They fear that media pluralism is at risk in several EU member states and warn of the increasing pressure and harassment faced by journalists. The results of the vote are: 553 in favour, 54 against, 89 abstentions.

Strengthening Media Freedom; the Protection of Journalists in Europe, Hate Speech, Disinformation and the Role of Platforms: extracts from the debate (23/11) and from the vote on the report Magdalena ADAMOWICZ (EPP, PL)

During the plenary session (11-12/11/2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs elect Parliament’s first Vice-president. He or she will replace Mairead McGuinness who became EU Commissioner for Financial Services in October. Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT) is elected as the first Vice-President of the EP.

Election of the first Vice-President of the European Parliament (to replace Mairead McGuinness): announcement of the result of the vote and illustration shots

Following the hearings of Mairead McGUINNESS, Commissioner-designate, Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union and Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Executive Vice-President designate, An Economy that Works for People, MEPs voted today on their appointment during the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels. They were both approved by a large majority: Valdis DOMBROVSKIS (voters: 695; in favour 515; against 110; abstentions 70). Mairead McGuiness (voters: 695; in favour 583; against 75; abstentions 37).

Hearings of Mairead McGUINNESS and Valdis DOMBROVSKIS: extracts from the hearings (02/10) and results of the votes

On 2nd Ocober 2020, Mairead McGUINNESS, from Ireland, Commissioner-designate, Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union, is heard by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. Concluding remarks by Mairead McGUINNESS and closing by Irene TINAGLI (S&D,IT), ECON Chair. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Hearing of Mairead McGUINNESS, Commissioner-designated for Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union: Concluding remarks by Mairead McGUINNESS and closing by Irene TINAGLI (S&D,IT), ECON Chair

On 2nd Ocober 2020, Mairead McGUINNESS, from Ireland, Commissioner-designate, Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union, is heard by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. Live arrival of Mairead McGUINNESS, European Commissioner-designate for Financial Services, Financial Stability, and Capital Markets Union and ambiance

Hearing of Mairead McGUINNESS, Commissioner-designated for Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union: arrival of Mairead McGUINNESS and ambiance

On 2nd Ocober 2020, Mairead McGUINNESS, from Ireland, Commissioner-designate, Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union, is heard by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. questions and answers (part 3)

Hearing of Mairead McGUINNESS, Commissioner-designated for Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union: questions and answers (part 3)

Following the changes in the Commission, MEPs from the Committee Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) examine whether candidate Mairead McGUINNESS is qualified to carry out the particular duties assigned to her (Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union) in the European Parliament in Brussels. This hearing is followed by a meeting in which the Chairs and group representatives (coordinators) of the Committee evaluate the candidate’s suitability.

Hearing of Mairead McGUINNESS, Commissioner-designate, Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union: extracts from the hearing

Hearing of Mairead McGUINNESS, Commissioner-designate, Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union: atmosphere shots

On 2nd October 2020, Mairead McGUINNESS, from Ireland, Commissioner-designate, Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union, is heard by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. On this occasion, Mairead McGUINNESS has the opportunity to make an opening statement. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Hearing of Mairead McGUINNESS, Commissioner-designated for Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union: Opening statement by Mairead McGUINNESS

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