Vesna Bedeković (Croatian Minister of Demographics, Family, Youth and Social Policy);Josip Aladrović (Croatian Minister of Labour and Pension System);

EMPL Committee - Presentation of the Croatian Presidency’s programme in the field of employment and social affairs - Exchange of views with the Croatian Minister of Labour and Pension System and with the Croatian Minister of Demographics, Family, Youth and Social Policy

Vesna Bedeković (Croatian Minister of Demographics, Family, Youth and Social Policy)

Josip Aladrović (Croatian Minister of Labour and Pension System)

PECH Committee - Exchange of views with the Commissioner in charge of Environment, Oceans and Fisheries

Exchange of views with the Indian Ambassador on EU-India relations and on the activities of the EP Delegation for Relations with India.

ECON Committee meeting in Brussels with Robert FICO, Prime Minister of Slovakia, and a Slovak delegation

EPP group meeting - Exchange of views on the situation of Armenia

Exchange of views with the Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid on Does Fair Trade Work for Development?

AFET committee meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iran

ECON Committee meeting with the President of the European Central Bank.

AFET Committee meeting with the main Opposition Leader of Belarus.

AFET Committee - Exchange of views with NATO Secretary General

Baroness NICHOLSON OF WINTERBOURNE, Carla Del PONTE, Catherine LALUMIERE

AFET Committee Meeting: Discussion with Chief Prosecutor of International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia

TRAN Committee Meeting: Discussion with Commissioner Michel BARNIER

Discussion with Chairman of the Economic and Financial Committee on the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines

AFET Committee - Exchange of views with the Foreign Minister and chief negotiator of Slovenia

Exchange of views with the Commissioner in charge of Competition

Discussion with the Chair of the Committee of Wise Men on the regulation of Securities Markets

Discussion with the Chair of the Code of Conduct Group on business taxation

Discussion on the Future of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the European Parliament in Brussels

Discussion with Joaquim OLIVEIRA MARTINS, President of Education Council

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs - Discussion with the German Minister for Education and Research on the programme of the German Presidency of the Council

On 7 October 2014, Jonathan Hill, Member designate of the EC in charge of Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union, awas heard by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. Jonathan Hill had the opportunity to make an opening statement, he took part in a question and answer session and made a closing statement.Although the Parliament can only vote on the Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past already led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced. Jonathan Hill was Leader of the British House of Lords.

Additional hearing of Jonathan HILL (United Kingdom), Commissioner-designate in charge of Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union: extracts

On 2 October 2014, Pierre Moscovici, Member designate of the EC in charge of Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs, was heard by Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament. The Committees on Internal Market and Consumer Protection, and on International Trade were also associated to the hearing. The aim of this hearing is to test the general competences of the Commissioner designate, his European commitment and his specific expertise related to his portfolio. Pierre Moscovici had the opportunity to make an opening statement, he took part in a question and answer session and made a closing statement.Although the Parliament can only vote on the Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past already led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced. Pierre Moscovici was French Minister for the Economy, Finances and Foreign Trade.

Hearing of Pierre MOSCOVICI (France), Commissioner-designate for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Custom Union: MEPs questions & answers

On 2 October 2014, Margrethe Vestager, Member designate of the EC in charge of Competition, was heard by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. Margrethe Vestager had the opportunity to make an opening statement, she took part in a question and answer session and made a closing statement.Although the Parliament can only vote on the Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past already led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced. Margrethe Vestager was Danish Minister for Education and Worship, Minister for Education and Minister for Economic Affairs and the Interior.

Hearing of Margrethe VESTAGER (Denmark), Commissioner-designate for Competition: MEPs questions & answers

On 2 October 2014, Kristalina Georgieva, Vice-President designate of the EC in charge of Budget and Human Resources, was heard by the Committees on Budgets, on Budgetary Control and on Legal Affairs of the European Parliament to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. Kristalina Georgieva had the opportunity to make an opening statement, she took part in a question and answer session and made a closing statement.Although the Parliament can only vote on the Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past already led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced. In the outgoing Commission, Kristalina Georgieva was in charge of International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response.

Hearing of Kristalina GEORGIEVA (Bulgaria), Commissioner-designate for Budget and Human Resources: MEPs questions & answers

On 2 October 2014, Phil Hogan, Member designate of the EC in charge of Agriculture and Rural Development, was heard by the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Parliament to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Phil Hogan had the opportunity to make an opening statement, she took part in a question and answer session and made a closing statement.Although the Parliament can only vote on the Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past already led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced. Phil Hogan was Irish Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government.

Hearing of Phil HOGAN (Ireland), Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Rural Development: MEPs questions & answers

On 2nd October 2014, Elżbieta Bieńkowska, Member designate of the EC in charge of Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs,was heard by the Committees on Industry, Research and Energy and on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection of the European Parliament. The Committees on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and on Legal Affairs were also associated to the hearing. The objective of this hearing was to test general competences of Elżbieta Bieńkowska, her European commitment and her specific expertise related to her portfolio. On this occasion, Elżbieta Bieńkowska had the opportunity to make an opening statement and took part in a question and answer session.

Hearing of Elżbieta BIEŃKOWSKA (Poland), Commissioner-designate for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs: MEPs questions & answers

On 1 October 2014, Corina CREŢU, Member designate of the EC in charge of Regional Policy, was heard by the Committee on Regional Development to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. Corina CREŢU had the opportunity to make an opening statement, took part in a question and answer session and made a closing statement. Although the Parliament can only vote on the Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past already led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced.

Hearing of Corina CREŢU (Romania), Commissioner-designate for Regional Policy: MEPs questions & answers

On 1 October 2014, Miguel Arias Cañete, Member designate of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy, was heard by the Committees on Industry, Research and Energy and on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety of the European Parliament to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Miguel Arias Cañete had the opportunity to make an opening statement, he took part in a question and answer session and made a closing statement.

Hearing of Tibor NAVRACSICS (Hungary), Commissioner-designate for Education, Culture, Youth and Citizenship: MEPs questions & answers

On 1 October 2014, Vĕra Jourová, Member designate of the EC in charge of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, was heard by the European Parliament to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. Vĕra Jourová had the opportunity to make an opening statement, she took part in a question and answer session and made a closing statement.Although the Parliament can only vote on the Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past already led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced. Vĕra Jourová, was Czech Minister for Regional Development.

Hearing of Vĕra JOUROVÁ (Czech Republic), Commissioner-designate for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality: MEPs questions & answers

On 30 September 2014, Maroš Šefčovič, Member designate of the EC in charge of Transport and Space, was heard by the Committee on Transport and Tourism and the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy of the European Parliament to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. He had the opportunity to make an opening statement before taking part in the question and answer session.Although the Parliament can only vote on the European Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past often led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced.In the outgoing Commission, Maroš Šefčovič was Vice-President in charge of Inter-Institutional Relations and Administration.

Hearing of Maros SEFCOVIC (Slovakia), Commissioner-designate for Transport and Space: MEPs questions & answers

On 1 October 2014, Jonathan Hill, Member designate of the EC in charge of Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union, awas heard by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. Jonathan Hill had the opportunity to make an opening statement, he took part in a question and answer session and made a closing statement.Although the Parliament can only vote on the Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past already led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced. Jonathan Hill was Leader of the British House of Lords.

Hearing of Jonathan HILL (United Kingdom), Commissioner-designate for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union: MEPs questions & answers

On 1 October 2014, Marianne Thyssen, Member designate of the EC in charge of Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility, was heard by the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs of the European Parliament for a hearing to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. Although the Parliament can only vote on the Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past already led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced. Marianne Thyssen was a Member of the European Parliament from 1991 to 10 July 2014 sitting in the Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats).

Hearing of Marianne THYSSEN (Belgium), Commissioner-designate for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility: MEPs questions / answers

On 30 September 2014, Carlos Moedas, Member designate of the EC in charge of Research, Science and Innovation, was heard by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy of the European Parliament to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. He had the opportunity to make an opening statement before taking part in the question and answer session. Although the Parliament can only vote on the European Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past often led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced.

Hearing of Carlos MOEDAS (Portugal), Commissioner-designate for Research, Science and Innovation: MEPs questions & answers

On 30 September 2014, Johannes HAHN, Member designate of the EC in charge of European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargment Negotiations was heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Johannes HAHN had the opportunity to make an opening statement, he took part in a question and answer session and made a closing statement. Although the Parliament can only vote on the Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past already led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced.

Hearing of Johannes HAHN (Austria), Commissioner-designate for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargment Negotiations: MEPs questions & answers

On 30 September 2014, Vytenis Andriukaitis, Member designate of the EC in charge of Health and Food safety, was heard by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food safety of the European Parliament to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Vytenis Andriukaitis had the opportunity to make an opening statement, he took part in a question and answer session and made a closing statement. Although the Parliament can only vote on the Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past already led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced. Vytenis Andriukaitis was Vice-President of the Lithuanian Parliament from 2001 to 2004 and from 2008 to 2012, then Lithuanian Minister for Health from 2012 to 2014.

Hearing of Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS (Lithuania), Commissioner-designate for Health and Food Safety: MEPs questions & answers

On 30 September 2014, Christos Stylianides, Member designate of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, was heard by the Committee on Development to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Christos Stylianides had the opportunity to make an opening statement, he took part in a question and answer session and made a closing statement. Although the Parliament can only vote on the Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past already led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced.

Hearing of Christos STYLIANIDES (Cyprus), Commissioner-designate for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management: MEPS questions & answers

On 30 September 2014, Dimitris AVRAMOPOULOS, Member designate of the EC in charge of Migration and Home Affairs, was heard by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Christos Stylianides had the opportunity to make an opening statement, he took part in a question and answer session and made a closing statement. Although the Parliament can only vote on the Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past already led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced.

Hearing of Dimitris AVRAMOPOULOS (Greece), Commissioner-designate for Migration and Home Affairs: MEPs questions & questions

Working group on Middle-East: extracts from the exchange of views with Stéphane HESSEL, Ambassador, co-writer of the Universal declaration of Human Rights

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