Following the resignation of Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reshuffled her team. MEPs held two extraordinary hearings for the posts of Trade and Finance. Mairead McGuinness, who served as Parliament's first vice-president was questioned by the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee for the finance portfolio. Parliament will have the final say on her appointment.

Parliament vets Commissioner-designate Mairead McGuinness

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has heard and questioned Mairead McGuinness,

the Commissioner-designate for Financial Stability,

"As we chart a new direction that is green,

digital and more sustainable and inclusive,

the financial sector must play its full part,

ensuring capital for the right investments,

embracing environmental and social responsibility

McGuinness is set become Ireland's commissioner

and has been a European Parliament vice-president

from building consensus on banking union"

MEPs questioned her position on fair taxation,

One million people have died of Covid-19.

If confirmed, she will take over the finance portfolio

on whether it considers McGuinness suitable