<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 - July 2026 - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026

EP Plenary Session - July 2026 - EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement

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

Conference of Committee Chairs

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 18-19 June 2026. EU leaders met with President Zelenskyy, reaffirming military support for Ukraine and vowing to intensify pressure on Russia, while addressing Middle East tensions, the 2028-2034 EU budget, defence, migration, and enlargement, and calling for closer ties with Armenia.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026: closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, open the debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026. EU leaders met with President Zelenskyy, reaffirming military support for Ukraine and vowing to intensify pressure on Russia, while addressing Middle East tensions, the 2028-2034 EU budget, defence, migration, and enlargement, and calling for closer ties with Armenia. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026: opening statement by 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 conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026. EU leaders met with President Zelenskyy, reaffirming military support for Ukraine and vowing to intensify pressure on Russia, while addressing Middle East tensions, the 2028-2034 EU budget, defence, migration, and enlargement, and calling for closer ties with Armenia. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026: extracts from the debate

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, Javi LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur and Borja GIMÉNEZ LARRAZ (EPP, ES), Rapporteur, close the debate on the EU-Mexico agreements. MEPs approve two EU-Mexico agreements to strengthen political ties and trade. The modernised global agreement (MGA) replaces the 2000 framework, boosting business opportunities while prioritizing sustainability and anti-corruption. Additionally, they vote on an interim trade agreement (iTA) covering EU-exclusive areas (e.g., customs, innovation protection), allowing early trade benefits. The iTA will expire once the MGA fully takes effect.

EU-Mexico agreements: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner, Javi LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur and Borja GIMÉNEZ LARRAZ (EPP, ES), Rapporteur

Political group speakers take the floor on the EU-Mexico agreements and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, replies. MEPs approve two EU-Mexico agreements to strengthen political ties and trade. The modernised global agreement (MGA) replaces the 2000 framework, boosting business opportunities while prioritizing sustainability and anti-corruption. Additionally, they vote on an interim trade agreement (iTA) covering EU-exclusive areas (e.g., customs, innovation protection), allowing early trade benefits. The iTA will expire once the MGA fully takes effect.

EU-Mexico agreements: one round of political group speakers and reply by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency

Javi LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur, Borja GIMÉNEZ LARRAZ (EPP, ES), Rapporteur, and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, open the joint debate on the EU-Mexico agreements. MEPs approve two EU-Mexico agreements to strengthen political ties and trade. The modernised global agreement (MGA) replaces the 2000 framework, boosting business opportunities while prioritizing sustainability and anti-corruption. Additionally, they vote on an interim trade agreement (iTA) covering EU-exclusive areas (e.g., customs, innovation protection), allowing early trade benefits. The iTA will expire once the MGA fully takes effect. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check agaisnt delivery.

EU-Mexico agreements: opening statements by Javi LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur, Borja GIMÉNEZ LARRAZ (EPP, ES), Rapporteur, and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner

This video presents extracts from the debate on modernising EU-Mexico trade. MEPs approve two EU-Mexico agreements to strengthen political ties and trade. The modernised global agreement (MGA) replaces the 2000 framework, boosting business opportunities while prioritising sustainability and anti-corruption. Additionally, they vote on an interim trade agreement (iTA) covering EU-exclusive areas (e.g., customs, innovation protection), allowing early trade benefits. The iTA will expire once the MGA fully takes effect.

Modernising EU-Mexico trade: extracts from the debate

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, and Micheál MARTIN, Irish Prime Minister, close the debate on the presentation of the programme of activities of the Irish Presidency. Ireland’s Presidency ("Strength with Unity") prioritises competitiveness (One Europe, One Market Roadmap), security (defense, cybersecurity), and values (Ukraine support, Middle East engagement, EU enlargement). Key goals include EU budget agreement (2028-2034) and progress on accession talks.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Irish Presidency: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner, and Micheál MARTIN, Irish Prime Minister

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