Confirmation hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Commissioner-designate for Mediterranean: questions / answers (part 1 - Political groups coordinators)

Confirmation hearing of Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing: atmosphere shots

EP Confirmation hearings (4-7/11 and 12/11): day and night views - editing shots (exterior and interior shots of the EP)

Confirmation hearing of Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, European Commissioner-designate for Startups, Research and Innovation: opening statement by the Commissioner-designate

Confirmation hearing of Christophe HANSEN, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food: arrivals and opening statements by Veronika VRECIONOVÁ (ECR, CZ), AGRI Chair

This news item shows illustrative shots of the Confirmation hearing of Magnus BRUNNER, European Commissioner-designate for Internal Affairs and Migration. Magnus Brunner was Secretary of State at the Austrian Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology from 2020 to 2021 and Austrian Federal Minister for Finance since 2021. He is now European Commissioner-designate for Internal Affairs and Migration, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Magnus BRUNNER, European Commissioner-designate for Internal Affairs and Migration: ambience shots

Ambience shots of the Confirmation hearing of Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing. Both the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs are responsible for this hearing.

Ambience shots of the Confirmation hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Commissioner-designate for Mediterranean.

Confirmation hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Commissioner-designate for Mediterranean: ambience shots

Ambience shots of the Confirmation hearing of Michael MCGRATH, European Commissioner-designate for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law.

Confirmation hearing of Michael MCGRATH, European Commissioner-designate for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law: ambience shots

This news item shows ambience shots of the confirmation hearing of Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, European Commissioner-designate for Startups, Research and Innovation, such as the arrival of the Commissioner-designate Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, questions by MEPs, media and journalists. The European Parliament invites Commissioner-designate Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA to public hearing to establish if she is suitable for the portfolio on Start-ups, Research and Innovation. Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, European Commissioner-designate, replies to written questions ahead of the meeting, makes a short introduction at the start of the hearing and after that, answers oral questions from MEPs.

Confirmation hearing of Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, European Commissioner-designate for Startups, Research and Innovation: ambience shots

Ambience shots of the Confirmation hearing of Christophe HANSEN, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food. Both the Committee for Agriculture and the Committee for Fisheries are responsible for this hearing.

Confirmation hearing of Christophe HANSEN, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food: atmosphere shots

Ambience shots of the Confirmation hearing of Confirmation hearing of Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, Commissioner-designate, Sustainable Transport and Tourism.

Confirmation hearing of Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, Commissioner-designate, Sustainable Transport and Tourism: ambiance shots

Ambience shots of the Confirmation hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Commissioner-designate forTrade and Economic Security & Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency. The Committee on International Trade and the Constitutional Affairs Committee are jointly responsible for this confirmation hearing.

Confirmation hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Commissioner-designate, Trade and Economic Security & Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency: atmosphere shots

Antonio DECARO (S&D, IT), ENVI Committee Chair, holds a press point after the Confirmation hearing of Jessika ROSWALL, Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press point by Antonio DECARO (S&D, IT), ENVI Committee Chair

Jessika ROSWALL, the Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy, is heard by the Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee. Prior to her nomination for the post of Commissioner, Roswall was Sweden's minister for European affairs, from October 2022 to September 2024. In her new position, she oversees environmental policy, water resilience, and circular economy initiatives within the von der Leyen Commission II. Closing statement by Commissioner-designate and Committees Chairs.

Confirmation hearing of Jessika ROSWALL, Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy: Closing statement by Commissioner-designate and Committees Chairs

Jessika ROSWALL, the Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy, is heard by the Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee. Prior to her nomination for the post of Commissioner, Roswall was Sweden's minister for European affairs, from October 2022 to September 2024. In her new position, she oversees environmental policy, water resilience, and circular economy initiatives within the von der Leyen Commission II. Questions / Answers (part 5). .

Confirmation hearing of Jessika ROSWALL, Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy: Questions / Answers (part 5 - Political groups in reverse order)

Jessika ROSWALL, the Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy, is heard by the Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee. Prior to her nomination for the post of Commissioner, Roswall was Sweden's minister for European affairs, from October 2022 to September 2024. In her new position, she oversees environmental policy, water resilience, and circular economy initiatives within the von der Leyen Commission II. Questions / Answers (part 4). .

Confirmation hearing of Jessika ROSWALL, Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy: Questions / Answers (part 4 - Invited Committees)

Jessika ROSWALL, the Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy, is heard by the Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee. Prior to her nomination for the post of Commissioner, Roswall was Sweden's minister for European affairs, from October 2022 to September 2024. In her new position, she oversees environmental policy, water resilience, and circular economy initiatives within the von der Leyen Commission II. Questions / Answers (part 3). .

Confirmation hearing of Jessika ROSWALL, Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy: Questions / Answers (part 3)

Jessika ROSWALL, the Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy, is heard by the Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee. Prior to her nomination for the post of Commissioner, Roswall was Sweden's minister for European affairs, from October 2022 to September 2024. In her new position, she oversees environmental policy, water resilience, and circular economy initiatives within the von der Leyen Commission II. Questions / Answers (part 2).

Confirmation hearing of Jessika ROSWALL, Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy: Questions / Answers (part 2)

Jessika ROSWALL, the Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy, is heard by the Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee. Prior to her nomination for the post of Commissioner, Roswall was Sweden's minister for European affairs, from October 2022 to September 2024. In her new position, she oversees environmental policy, water resilience, and circular economy initiatives within the von der Leyen Commission II. Questions / Answers (Part 1 - Political groups coordinators).

Confirmation hearing of Jessika ROSWALL, Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy: Questions / Answers (Part 1 - Political groups coordinators)

Jessika ROSWALL, the Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy, is heard by the Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee. Prior to her nomination for the post of Commissioner, Roswall was Sweden's minister for European affairs, from October 2022 to September 2024. In her new position, she oversees environmental policy, water resilience, and circular economy initiatives within the von der Leyen Commission II. Opening statement by the Commissioner-designate, Jessika ROSWALL. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Confirmation hearing of Jessika ROSWALL, Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy: Opening statement by the Commissioner-designate

You vote for Members of the European Parliament who take important decisions that impact everyone. But with hundreds of MEPs, from different parties and countries all around Europe, how do they manage to cooperate on the things that matter to you? Find out in our explainer video how Parliament’s political groups help make this possible!

Representing you: How political groups work in the European Parliament

Buying or renting a decent, affordable home is a growing struggle for many Europeans. 

House prices in the EU in the second quarter of 2024 were over 50% higher than in 2010. Rents increased by nearly 25% over the same period. (EUROSTAT). Recent high prices for energy and goods have placed additional pressure on people’s budgets. 

The European Commission says tackling the housing crisis is a top EU priority. 
In October 2024, Members of the European Parliament debated solutions with its representatives

How the European Parliament is tackling the housing crisis

How the European Parliament is tackling the housing crisis  9:16

Discover the five films shortlisted for the 2025 LUX Audience Award. This award highlights the European Parliament’s commitment to culture and education by providing support to European cinema and promoting cultural diversity. 
 
Animal (directed by Sofia Exarchou) 
Dahomey (directed by Mati Diop) 
Flow (directed by Gints Zilbalodis) 
Intercepted (directed by Oksana Karpovych) 
Julie Keeps Quiet (directed by Leonardo Van Dijl) 
 
Show your love for European cinema by watching and rating the films at www.luxaward.eu
By rating the films, you could win a trip to the European Parliament to attend the 2025 LUX Audience Award ceremony and meet the film directors.

LUX Audience Award: the 2025 finalists

Did you know the European Parliament plays a key role in assessing candidates for the post of European Commissioner  - and in getting them to focus on what matters to voters?  
From cleaner air to workplace rights, EU Commissioners work on rules and policies central to the lives of nearly 450 million Europeans.
 
Find out more about Commissioner confirmation hearings in our explainer video.

The European Parliament's role in approving new EU Commissioners

Members of the European Parliament debated a major report that calls for swift action to make the EU economy more competitive. 
Its author, former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi, says the EU is lagging behind the US and China amid sluggish growth, high energy prices and threats to its security. 
He told MEPs in Strasbourg an extra €800 billion of annual investment is needed to boost innovation, protect living standards and preserve the European way of life. 
Many MEPs welcomed his call for action, some demanding more support for key industries and the green and digital transformations. Others argued for freer markets and warned measures to fight climate change can harm economic growth.

Draghi report: European Parliament debates plan to boost EU economy

In the EU, big online platforms have a responsibility to protect us from disinformation, illegal content and unfair practices. 
They need to play by the rules set out in the Digital Services Act, the world’s first comprehensive legislation aimed at ensuring a safe, fair digital world and upholding freedom and democracy. 
In a plenary debate in September 2024, Members of the European Parliament debated with the European Commission about its enforcement.   
Read more about the Digital services Act: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20211209STO19124/eu-digital-markets-act-and-digital-services-act-explained

How are the EU’s digital rules being put into practice?

Henna Virkkunen is a Finnish Member of the European Parliament since 2014. She is now Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Tech-Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, for the von der Leyen Commission II. This stockshot shows Henna Virkkunen in the EP from 2014 to 2015 and in her office in Charlemagne on 18/10/2024.

Memoclip: Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Tech-Sovereignty, Security and Democracy

Valdis Dombrovskis was Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of an Economy that works for People, and Commissioner for Trade in the von der Leyen Commission I. He was also Vice-President of the EC in charge of the Euro and Social Dialogue, and in charge of Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union in the Juncker Commission and he is a former Member of the EP. He is now European Commissioner-designate for Economy and Productivity, and European Commissioner-designate for Implementation and Simplification, for the von der Leyen Commission II. This stockshot illustrates the relations between Valdis Dombrovskis and the EU institutions from 2023 to 2024 and contains new footage in his office in Berlaymont, filmed on 29/10/2024.

Memoclip: Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner-designate for Economy and Productivity, and European Commissioner-designate for Implementation and Simplification

Marta Kos is self-employed, working through Kos Consulting and Coaching since 2021. From 2017 to 2021, she was the Slovenian Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and the Ambassador to Germany and Latvia (2013-2017). She is now the European Commissioner-designate for Enlargement, for the von der Leyen Commission II. This stockshot shows Marta Kos, filmed on 23/10/2024 in her office in Charlemagne building.

Memoclip: Marta Kos, European Commissioner-designate for Enlargement

Hadja Lahbib was Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions since 2022. She is now European Commissioner-designate for Preparedness and Crisis Management, and European Commissioner-designate for Equality, for the von der Leyen Commission II. This stockshot illustrates the relations between Hadja Lahbib and the EU institutions in 2024 and contains new footage in her office in Charlemagne, filmed on 25/10/2024.

Memoclip: Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner-designate for Preparedness and Crisis Management, and European Commissioner-designate for Equality

Jozef Síkela has been Czech Minister for Industry and Trade since 2021. He is now the European Commissioner-designate for International Partnerships, in the von der Leyen Commission II. This stockshot illustrates the participation of Jozef Síkela in the meetings of the EU Council from 2022 to 2024 and contains new footage in his office in Charlemagne.

Memoclip: Jozef Síkela, European Commissioner-designate for International Partnerships

Jessika Roswall was Swedish Minister for EU Affairs since 2022. She is now European Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, for the von der Leyen Commission II. This stockshot illustrates the relations between Jessika Roswall and the EU institutions in 2023 and contains new footage filmed in her office in Charlemagne on 14/10/2024.

Memoclip: Jessika Roswall, European Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy

Magnus Brunner was Secretary of State at the Austrian Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology from 2020 to 2021 and Austrian Federal Minister for Finance since 2021. He is now European Commissioner-designate for Internal Affairs and Migration, for the von der Leyen Commission II. This stockshot illustrates the participation of Magnus Brunner in the meetings of the Council of the EU from 2022 to 2024 and contains new footage in his office in Charlemagne, filmed on 21/10/2024.

Memoclip: Magnus Brunner, European Commissioner-designate for Internal Affairs and Migration

Dan Jørgensen was Member of the EP (2004-2013), Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries (2013-2015), Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities (2019-2022) and Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy since 2022. He is now European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing, for the von der Leyen Commission II. This stockshot illustrates the relations between Dan Jørgensen and the EU institutions from 2007 to 2022 and contains new footage filmed on 17/10/2024 in his office in Charlemagne.

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