<p>Janusz Wojciechowski, born on 6 December 1954 in Rawa Mazowiecka, is a Polish politician. He was a Member of the European Parliament from 2003 until 2016.</p>

<p>After the hearing by the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) of the European Parliament, the committee prepares an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.</p>

Hearing of Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, Commissioner-designate, Agriculture

EP Plenary session - Geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, and quality schemes for agricultural products

EP Plenary session - Ukrainian cereals on the European market

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Externalising asylum applications and making funding to third countries conditional on the implementation of return agreements

MEPs debate new rules on EU geographical indications to protect the quality of wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products. They call for better online protection of registered agricultural products, avoid abuse of registered products used as ingredients and propose more rights and financial support for recognised producer groups. Opening statements by Paolo DE CASTRO (S&D, IT), Rapporteur, by Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA (Renew, ES), JURI and by Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, European Commissioner for Agriculture and by Danilo Oscar LANCINI (ID, IT), INTA. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, and quality schemes for agricultural products: Opening statements by Paolo DE CASTRO (S&D, IT), Rapporteur and Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, European Commissioner for Agriculture

MEPs debate the measures that the Commission has adopted to alleviate the pressure on farmers in states bordering Ukraine after the banner the entry of Ukrainian grain and food products into their respective markets. Closing statements by Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, European Commissioner for Agriculture; and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs.

Ukrainian cereals on the European market: Closing statements by Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, European Commissioner for Agriculture; and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs

MEPs request details about new measures that the Commission has adopted to alleviate the pressure on farmers in states bordering Ukraine. These states have been facing pressure on grain prices due to imports through Solidarity Lanes open for Ukrainian agricultural products. Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia banned the entry of Ukrainian grain and food products into their respective markets in April. Extracts from the debate.

Ukrainian cereals on the European market: extracts from the debate

At the start of the plenary session, MEPs commemorate the 60th anniversary of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The ceremony is taking place at an important juncture, with the war in Ukraine bringing into sharp relief how vital it is to guarantee food security, one of the CAP’s main goals. The EU adopted a substantial reform of its CAP at the end of last year, which will enter into force in 2023. Opening statements by Marc FESNEAU, French Minister for Agriculture and by Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, European Commissioner for Agriculture and by Norbert LINS (EPP, DE), AGRI Committee Chair.

Ceremony on the 60th Anniversary of the CAP: opening statements by Marc FESNEAU, French Minister for Agriculture, Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, European Commissioner for Agriculture and by Norbert LINS (EPP, DE), AGRI Committee Chair

At the start of the plenary session, MEPs commemorate the 60th anniversary of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The ceremony is taking place at an important juncture, with the war in Ukraine bringing into sharp relief how vital it is to guarantee food security, one of the CAP’s main goals. The EU adopted a substantial reform of its CAP at the end of last year, which will enter into force in 2023. Extracts from the ceremony.

Ceremony on the 60th Anniversary of the CAP: extracts from the ceremony

On 8th October, the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) in association with the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament invited Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, from Poland, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture, to resume his hearing. Round 2 - Questions by the Political MEPs.

Resumed hearing of Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, Commissioner-designate, Agriculture AGRI (envi) Committees: Questions and answers (Part 2)

On 1st October, Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, from Poland, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture, is heard by the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) in association with the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Part 1 - Questions by the Political group coordinators 2/2.

WOJCIECHOWSKI, Janusz (ECR, PL, EC)

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Geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, and quality schemes for agricultural products: Opening statements by Paolo DE CASTRO (S&D, IT), Rapporteur and Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, European Commissioner for Agriculture

Ukrainian cereals on the European market: Closing statements by Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, European Commissioner for Agriculture; and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs

Ukrainian cereals on the European market: extracts from the debate

Ceremony on the 60th Anniversary of the CAP: opening statements by Marc FESNEAU, French Minister for Agriculture, Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, European Commissioner for Agriculture and by Norbert LINS (EPP, DE), AGRI Committee Chair

Ceremony on the 60th Anniversary of the CAP: extracts from the ceremony

Resumed hearing of Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, Commissioner-designate, Agriculture AGRI (envi) Committees: Questions and answers (Part 2)

Hearing of Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, Commissioner-designate, Agriculture: Questions and answers (Part 2)

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EP Plenary session - Geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, and quality schemes for agricultural products

EP Plenary session - Geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, and quality schemes for agricultural products

EP Plenary session - Ukrainian cereals on the European market

EP Plenary session - Ukrainian cereals on the European market

EP Plenary session - Ukrainian cereals on the European market

EP Plenary session - Ukrainian cereals on the European market

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Externalising asylum applications and making funding to third countries conditional on the implementation of return agreements

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