<p>Margaritis Schinas, born on 28 July 1962 in Thessaloniki, is a Greek civil servant and politician. He was a Member of the European Parliament from 2007 to 2009. Schinas is Vice-President-designate and Commissioner-designate for Promoting our European Way of Life.</p>

<p>After the hearing by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) of the European Parliament, the committees prepare an evaluation letter on the candidate.</p>

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President-designate, Protecting our Eur

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice President-designate, Protecting European Way of Life - Press point

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice President-designate, Protecting European Way of Life - Q&A session

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice President-designate, Protecting European Way of Life - Arrival & Opening Statement

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice President-designate, Protecting European Way of Life- Arrival

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice President-designate, Protecting European Way of Life- Opening statement

Press point by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Chair of LIBE Committee and Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), Chair of CULT Committee, speak to the press following the hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President-designate for Protecting our European Way of Life, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Press point by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Chair of LIBE Committee and Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), Chair of CULT Committee, following the hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President-designate, Protecting our European Way of Life

This archive video illustrates of the relations between Margaritis Schinas, Member designate of the EC, and the EU institutions between 2018 and 2019. Before joining the European Commission as a Commissioner, Margaritis Schinas was employee at the EU Office of Athens, employee at the EC, Head of Cabinet of Markos Kyprianou and Chief Spokesperson of the EC

Infoclip: Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President designate, Protecting our European Way of Life: archives (2017-2019)

On 3rd October, Margaritis SCHINAS, from Greece, Vice-President-designate for Protecting our European Way of Life , is heard by the Committee on Culture and Education and Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs in association with Committee on Employment and Social Affairs of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Margaritis SCHINAS, has the opportunity in a question and answer session. First round - Questions by the Political group coordinators.

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President-designate, Protecting our European Way of Life: Questions and answers (Part 2)

Margaritis SCHINAS, Commissioner-designate for Protecting our European Way of Life is heard by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) in association with the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Statements by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), LIBE Chair, and Margaritis SCHINAS, Commissioner-designate for Protecting our European Way of Life.

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Commissioner-designate, Protecting our European Way of Life: atmosphere shots

On 3rd October, Margaritis SCHINAS, from Greece, Vice-President-designate for Protecting our European Way of Life , is heard by the Committee on Culture and Education and Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs in association with Committee on Employment and Social Affairs of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Ambiance shots of the arrivals and opening statements by Sabine VERHEYEN, Chair of CULT Committee and Juan Fernando LOPEZ AGUILAR, Chair of LIBE Committee.

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President-designate, Protecting our European Way of Life : arrivals and opening statements by Sabine VERHEYEN, Chair of CULT Committee and Juan Fernando LOPEZ AGUILAR, Chair of LIBE Committee

On 3rd October, Margaritis SCHINAS, from Greece, Vice-President-designate for Protecting our European Way of Life , is heard by the Committee on Culture and Education and Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs in association with Committee on Employment and Social Affairs of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Margaritis SCHINAS, has the opportunity in a question and answer session. Second round.

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President-designate, Protecting our European Way of Life: Questions and answers (Part 4)

On 3rd October, Margaritis SCHINAS, from Greece, Vice-President-designate for Protecting our European Way of Life , is heard by the Committee on Culture and Education and Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs in association with Committee on Employment and Social Affairs of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Sabine VERHEYEN, Chair of CULT Committee and Juan Fernando LOPEZ AGUILAR, Chair of LIBE Committee.

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President-designate, Protecting our European Way of Life: closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Sabine VERHEYEN, Chair of CULT Committee and Juan Fernando LOPEZ AGUILAR, Chair of LIBE Committee

On 3rd October, Margaritis SCHINAS, from Greece, Vice-President-designate for Protecting our European Way of Life, is heard by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) in association with the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Margaritis SCHINAS has the opportunity to make an opening statement. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President-designate, Protecting our European Way of Life: Opening statement Margaritis SCHINAS

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President-designate, Protecting our European Way of Life: Questions and answers (Part 5)

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President-designate, Protecting our European Way of Life: Questions and answers (Part 3)

Margaritis SCHINAS, Commissioner-designate for Protecting our European Way of Life is heard by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) in association with the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Statements by Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), Birgit SIPPEL (S&D, DE), Sophia IN'T VELD (RE, NL), Magid MAGID (Greens/EFA, UK) and Margaritis SCHINAS, Commissioner-designate for Protecting our European Way of Life.

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President-designate, Protecting our European Way of Life: extracts from the hearing

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President-designate, Protecting our European Way of Life: Questions and answers (Part 1)

Hearing of Margaritis SCHINAS, Commissioner-designate, Protecting our European Way of Life - Arrival, atmosphere before hearing and Cutaways

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