<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 - EU strategy in response to the ongoing Middle East crisis, its implications on energy prices and the availability of fertilizers

Conference of Committee Chairs

EP Plenary session - Signing ceremony: Framework agreement

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Maroš  ŠEFČOVIČ, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security

AFCO Extraordinary meeting - structured dialogue with host Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič

IMCO - Exchange of views with Commissioner SEFCOVIC for Trade and Economic Security

INTA - Trilogue on proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods.

EP Plenary Session - Multilateral negotiations in view of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, 26 to 29 March 2026

EP Plenary session - Implementation of EU-US trade deal and the prospect of wider EU trade agreements

Marilena RAOUNA, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, close the debate on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its current and future implications on energy prices as well as on the availability of fertilizers for our agricultural needs, and how to respond to it. This debate is held after EU heads of state or government met in Cyprus to discuss how to protect vulnerable households and businesses from high energy prices.

EU strategy to the ongoing Middle East crisis, its implications on energy prices and the availability of fertilizers: closing statements by Marilena RAOUNA, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European affairs, and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner

This video shows the signing ceremony of the revised framework agreement with Presidents Roberta Metsola and Ursula von der Leyen. The Parliament–Commission framework agreement lays down rules for cooperation between the two institutions in legislative, budgetary, and political matters. Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), AFCO Chair and Rapporteur and Bernd LANGE (DS&D, DE), Conference of Committee Chairs, participate also to the ceremony.

Framework Agreement between the European Parliament and the European Commission: signing ceremony with Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade, Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency and by Marilena RAOUNA, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs, close the debate on the US-Israel military operation against Iran, its consequences and the need to support Iranians, as well as on the expectations for the 19-20 March EU summit.

EUCO and situation in the Middle East: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade, Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency and by Marilena RAOUNA, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Marilena RAOUNA, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs, deliver a closing statements during the debate on urgent actions to revive EU competitiveness, deepen the EU Single Market and reduce the cost of living - from the Draghi report to reality. In September 2023 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asked Mario Draghi to prepare a report on the future of European competitiveness. The report was completed in September 2024. It looks at the challenges faced by industry and companies and outlines how Europe will no longer be able to rely on many of the factors that have supported growth in the past. It lays out a diagnosis and provides recommendations to put Europe on a different trajectory. The report also touches extensively on cost of living issues, largely by linking them to structural economic challenges such as high energy prices, low productivity, and the need for industrial transformation.

Urgent actions to revive EU competitiveness, deepen the EU Single Market and reduce the cost of living: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and by Marilena RAOUNA, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs

Kinga GAL (PfE, HU) and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, make statements on the motion of censure on the European Commission. "This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery".

Motion of censure on the European Commission: opening statements by Kinga GAL (PfE, HU) and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency

This news item shows extracts from the debate on the motion of censure against the President Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commission. Kinga GÁL (PfE, HU), as the first signatory of the motion of censure, takes the floor first, followed by Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and one round of political group speakers. The vote, by roll call, takes place on Thursday. To be adopted, a motion must secure a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, representing a majority of the component members. MEPs have expressed concerns about the Mercosur agreement, specifically in relation to unfair competition, compliance with European Union standards in Latin American countries and the lack of self-sufficiency. At the same time, a majority has shown support for the agreement in view of the difficult geopolitical situation and the need to find new trade deals and partners.

Motion of censure on the European Commission: extracts from the debate

Closing statements of the debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025. MEPs focus on Europe’s ongoing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, relations with the US and the EU’s strategic autonomy. At their meeting, EU leaders will also address the situation in the Middle East, the next EU long term budget (Multiannual Financial Framework), the EU’s enlargement strategy as well as ways to manage migration flows, ensure border protection, and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade, Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, and by Marie BJERRE, Danish Minister for European Affairs.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025: Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade, Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations, and by Marie BJERRE, Danish Minister for European Affairs

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, closes the debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23 October 2025. MEPs assess the outcome of the October European Council meeting. During their meeting, EU leaders focused on Ukraine, the Middle East, security and defence, competitiveness, housing and migration.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23 October 2025: closing statement Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency

ŠEFČOVIČ, Maroš (SK, EC)

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