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 Hearing of Mairead MCGUINNESS, Commissioner-designate in charge of financial services, financial stability and the Capital Markets Union

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

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

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. Opening statement 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: opening statement 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)

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 1a) - Interruption due to technical problem with interpretation

Hearing of Mairead McGUINNESS, Commissioner-designated for Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union: questions and answers (part 1a)

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

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 b) - Resume after the interruption due to technical problem with interpretation

Hearing of Mairead McGUINNESS, Commissioner-designated for Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union: questions and answers (part 1b)

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

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. questions and answers (part 2)

Hearing of Mairead McGUINNESS, Commissioner-designated for Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union: questions and answers (part 2)

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. Press point of Mairead McGUINNESS following her Hearing The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Press point following the hearing of Mairead McGUINNESS, European Commissioner-designate for Financial Services, Financial Stability, and Capital Markets Union

This memoclip illustrates the career of Mairead McGUINNESS within the European institutions. She has been a Member of the European Parliament since July 2004, then elected EP Vice-President in 2014, 2017 and 2019. On 8 September 2020 she was nominated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as Commissioner-designate for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union, following the resignation of the Irish Commissioner Phil Hogan.

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