<p>Maroš Šefčovič, born on 24 July 1966 in Bratislava, is a Slovak diplomat and politician. He has been a European Commissioner since 2009. He is EC's Vice-President-designate and Commissioner-designate for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight.</p>

<p>After the hearing by the Committees on Constitutional affairs (AFCO) and on Legal affairs (JURI), the committees prepare an evaluation letter on the candidate.</p>

Hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, EC's Vice-President-designate

Maroš Šefčovič was Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, and Acting Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries in the von der Leyen Commission I. He was also Vice-President of the EC in charge of the Energy Union in the Juncker Commission and has been a Member of the European Commission since 2009. He is now the European Commissioner-designate for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner-designate for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

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

EP Plenary session - European Council meetings and European Security

EP Plenary session - EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement

EP Plenary session - Commission Work Programme 2025

AGRI - Exchange of views on the Mercosur agreement and its impact on the agri-food sector

AGRI - Exchange of views with Commissioners Hansen and Šefčovič on the Mercosur agreement and its impact on the agri-food sector

INTA - Exchange of views with Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, on the state of play of EU international trade relations, including EU-US trade relations and the modernised EU-Mexico Global Agreement

EP Plenary session - Geopolitical and economic implications for the transatlantic relations under the new Trump administration

INTA - Exchange of views with Maroš ŠEFCOVIC, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, on the trade aspects of the EU-Mercosur Agreement

New College of Commissioners family photo.

INTA AFCO - Confirmation hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner-designate for Trade, Economic Security, and Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency.- Press point

INTA AFCO - Confirmation hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner-designate for Trade, Economic Security, and Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024

Launch of the 2024 ESPAS Global Trends report

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Empowering farmers and rural communities - a dialogue towards sustainable and fairly rewarded EU agriculture

AGRI Committee meeting

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency

CCC - meeting with Commissioners

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Commission Work Programme 2024

ENVI ITRE TRAN AGRI - Hearing of Maroš SEFCOVIC, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight - Press point

MEPs hold a hearing with Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, to evaluate his suitability for his new role in the European Commission related to climate policy. Šefčovič would assume responsibility for the European Green Deal, in addition to his current duties related to interinstitutional relations and foresight in Committees on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), on Transport and Tourism (TRAN), and on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI). Arrival and ambiance shots

Hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight: Arrival and ambiance shots (ENVI, ITRE, TRAN & AGRI Committees)

This news item shows extracs from the hearing with Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the European Green Pact, Inter-institutional Relations and Foresight, in the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), Transport and Tourism (TRAN), and Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) Committees. MEPs are assessing his suitability for his new role in the European Commission related to climate policy. Šefčovič would assume responsibility for the European Green Pact, in addition to his current functions related to inter-institutional relations and foresight.

Hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight: extracts from the hearing

MEPs and UK parliamentarians gather in Brussels to discuss the state of EU-UK relations, joint efforts to support Ukraine and sanctions policies. The EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly was set up following the entry into force of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) in January 2021. It acts as a forum for the European Parliament and the UK Parliament to exchange views on EU-UK relations. It can also request information from the Partnership Council - the main joint EU-UK body overseeing the implementation of the TCA - and make recommendations to it. Atmosphere shots and extracts from the meeting in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President.

Third meeting of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly: atmosphere shots of the opening and extracts from the meeting

MEPs present their demands and expectations ahead of the EU summit on 29-30 June. At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government are set to focus in particular on the steps on the Migration Pact recently reached within the Council of the EU, and EU relations with third countries. Extracts from the debate.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023, in particular in the light of recent steps towards concluding the Migration Pact: extracts from the debate

MEPs present their demands and expectations ahead of the EU summit on 29-30 June in a debate with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Commission. At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government set to focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine, such as the destruction of the Kakhovka dam over the Dnipro river and the resulting humanitarian and ecological disaster. They are also discuss other topics, such as economic and budgetary policies, migration and EU relations with third countries. Closing statements by by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023: closing statements by by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs present their demands and expectations ahead of the EU summit on 29-30 June in a debate with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Commission. At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government set to focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine, such as the destruction of the Kakhovka dam over the Dnipro river and the resulting humanitarian and ecological disaster. They are also discuss other topics, such as economic and budgetary policies, migration and EU relations with third countries. Opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and Commission and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023: opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission

During the summit of the 23-24 March European Council, heads of state or government focussed on Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, competitiveness, the single market, how to boost the EU’s economy, trade, migration and energy-related issues. MEPs discuss the result of the summit in a debate with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight

MEPs debate with the presidents of the European Council and Commission the conclusions of the Special European Council meeting of 9 February and preparation of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023. EU's Heads of state or government focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for Ukraine, on competitiveness, the Single Market, how to boost the EU economy, and on energy related issues. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight and by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council.

Conclusions of the European Council of 9 February and preparation of the European Council of 23-24 March 2023: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

MEPs take stock of the implementation of the rules governing EU-UK relations since 2020, including the recent Windsor Framework deal. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight and by Pedro SILVA PEREIRA (S&D,PT), Rapporteur.

EU-UK relations: Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight and by Pedro SILVA PEREIRA (S&D, PT), Rapporteur

MEPs take stock of the implementation of the rules governing EU-UK relations since 2020, including the recent Windsor Framework deal. Opening statement by Pedro SILVA PEREIRA (S&D,PT), Rapporteur, by Andreas SCHIEDER (S&D,AT), AFET, Seán KELLY (EPP,IE), INTA; Loránt VINCZE (EPP,RO), LIBE; by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight and by Dolors MONTSERRAT (EPP,ES), PETI.

Joint debate - EU-UK relations: Opening statement by Pedro SILVA PEREIRA (S&D,PT), Rapporteur, Andreas SCHIEDER (S&D,AT), Seán KELLY (EPP,IE); Loránt VINCZE (EPP,RO), Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, VP of the EC, and by Dolors MONTSERRAT (EPP,ES)

The EP Conference of Presidents is held with Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight on the state of play regarding the relationship with the United Kingdom and recent developments in respect of the Northern Ireland Protocol. Extracts from the arrival and roundtable.

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents with Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, VP of the EC in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight on the state of play regarding the relationship with the United Kingdom: arrival and roundtable

MEPs debate the results of the 15 December EU Summit with European Council and Commision. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight

MEPs are discussing with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson the programme of Sweden's six-month Presidency of the Council, which started on 1 January. The four priorities of the Swedish Presidency are security, competitiveness, the green energy transitions, democratic values and the rule of law. Closing statements by Ulf KRISTERSSON, Swedish Prime Minister and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the EU Commission.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Swedish Presidency: closing statements by Ulf KRISTERSSON, Swedish Prime Minister and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the EU Commission

MEPs are discussing with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson the programme of Sweden's six-month Presidency of the Council, which started on 1 January. The four priorities of the Swedish Presidency are security, competitiveness, the green energy transitions, democratic values and the rule of law. Opening statements by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, Ulf KRISTERSSON, Swedish Prime Minister and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Swedish Presidency: opening statements by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, Ulf KRISTERSSON, Swedish Prime Minister and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the EU Commission

MEP's debate with the European Council and the European Commission presidents on the clonclusions taken from the European Council meeting on 20-21 October 2022, in Brussels. Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission

Conclusions taken at the European Council meeting on the 20-21 October 2022, in Brussels. Closing statement by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: closing statement by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

Closing statements of the debate with the Commission and Czech Presidency on Wednesday morning, MEPs will outline their expectations for the 20-21 October EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government will focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the EU’s continued support for Ukraine, and emergency energy measures. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs.

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission and Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs

The drafting of Russian reservists, sham referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine and Putin’s nuclear threats are the focus of a key debate in the European Parliament. MEPs call on the EU and its member states to respond strongly to Russia’s escalation of the war and its preparations to annex Ukrainian territories. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional relations and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs.

Key debate - Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional relations and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs

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