At its party meeting on 21 March in Brussels, the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) party nominated its team of seven lead candidates (Team Europe) for the presidency of the European Commission. Margrethe Vestager is the candidate taking part in the May 15 Eurovision debate. Other members of Team Europe are Nicola Beer, Emma Bonino, Violeta Bulc, Katalin Cseh, Luis Garicano and Guy Verhofstadt.

Margrethe VESTAGER, 51 (Radikale Venstre, Denmark), since 2014 serves as the European Commissioner for Competition. Previously, she was the Minister for Economic and Interior Affairs (2011) and the Minister for Education (1998) in Denmark. The candidate obtained her degree in Economics at the University of Copenhagen (1993).

#EUelections2019 - Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate for ALDE as member

Margrethe Vestager, born in 13 April 1968 in Glostrup, is a Danish politician.

After the hearing by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), and the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament, the committees prepare an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.

Hearing of Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President-designate, A Europe

IMCO Committee - Structured dialogue with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for a Europe Fit for the Digital Age

Renew Europe leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting

MEPs debate on the 30th anniversary of the EU single market. Since its creation in 1993, the single market has helped to make everyday life easier for people and businesses, creating jobs and fuelling growth across the EU. It is, according to the draft resolution, the “engine of European integration and the backbone of its economy”. Closing statements by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs.

30th Anniversary of the Single Market: closing statements by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs

MEPs debate on the 30th anniversary of the EU single market. Since its creation in 1993, the single market has helped to make everyday life easier for people and businesses, creating jobs and fuelling growth across the EU. It is, according to the draft resolution, the “engine of European integration and the backbone of its economy”. Opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairsby Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission.

30th Anniversary of the Single Market: opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the European Single Market which allows, since 1993, the free movement of goods, capitals and services across all the EU Member States. Introductory speeches by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for European Affairs, Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition and by Anna CAVAZZINI (Greens/EFA, DE), Chair of the EP Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO Committee).

Ceremony on the 30th Anniversary of the Single Market: opening speeches by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs, Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the EU Commission

MEPs ask Commission Vice-President Vestager and Czech Minister Bek about the measures the EU could take to tackle the massive tax breaks to companies producing in the US, a scheme that puts European industry at a disadvantage. Extracts from the debate.

EU response to the US Inflation Reduction Act: extracts from the debate

MEPs seek answers on how the EU is handling the massive tax breaks to companies producing in the US, a scheme that puts European companies at a disadvantage. The roughly €350 billion Inflation Reduction Act aims to build a new green economy by giving subsidies and tax credits to companies which manufacture with local parts or produce in the US from 1 January 2023, to the detriment of European manufacturers and in potential breach of World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules. Closing statements by by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and Margrethe VESTAGER, Vice-President of the European Commission.

Key debate EU response to the US Inflation Reduction Act: closing statements by by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and Margrethe VESTAGER, Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs seek answers on how the EU is handling the massive tax breaks to companies producing in the US, a scheme that puts European companies at a disadvantage. The roughly €350 billion Inflation Reduction Act aims to build a new green economy by giving subsidies and tax credits to companies which manufacture with local parts or produce in the US from 1 January 2023, to the detriment of European manufacturers and in potential breach of World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules. Opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and Margrethe VESTAGER, Vice-President of the European Commission.

EU response to the US Inflation Reduction Act: opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and Margrethe VESTAGER, Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs outline their demands and expectations for the 15 December EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government will focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and how to further assist Ukraine, particularly in view of Russia destroying vital Ukrainian infrastructure and the upcoming winter. Closing statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive vicepresident of the European Commission .

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: closing statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive vicepresident of the European Commission

Question Time to Commission - Protection of critical infrastructure from China's interference. Questions and answers with Margrethe VESTAGER, Vice-President of the European Commission (part 2).

Question Time to Commission - Protection of critical infrastructure from China's interference: questions and answers with Margrethe VESTAGER, Vice-President of the European Commission (part 2)

Question Time to Commission - Protection of critical infrastructure from China's interference. Questions and answers (part 1) with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission.

Question Time to Commission - Protection of critical infrastructure from China's interference: questions and answers with Margrethe VESTAGER, Vice-President of the European Commission (part 1)

MEPs discuss new rules setting more restrictive cybersecurity obligations in terms of risk management, reporting obligations and information sharing for so-called “essential and important sectors” such as energy, transport, banking, health, digital infrastructure, chemicals, food or electronics. Closing statements by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition, and Bart GROOTHUIS (Renew, NL), Rapporteur.

A high common level of cybersecurity: closing statements by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and Bart GROOTHUIS (Renew, NL), Rapporteur

MEPs discuss new rules setting more restrictive cybersecurity obligations in terms of risk management, reporting obligations and information sharing for so-called “essential and important sectors” such as energy, transport, banking, health, digital infrastructure, chemicals, food or electronics. During the plenary session, MEPs debate on a high common level of cybersecurity. Opening statements by Bart GROOTHUIS (Renew, NL), Rapporteur, Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and by Markéta GREGOROVÁ (Greens/EFA, CZ), AFET committee; Morten LØKKEGAARD (Renew, DK), IMCO; Jakop G. DALUNDE (Greens/EFA, SE), TRAN.

A high common level of cybersecurity: opening statements include remarks by Bart GROOTHUIS (Renew, NL), Rapporteur and by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs approve new rules setting more restrictive cybersecurity obligations in terms of risk management, reporting obligations and information sharing for so-called “essential and important sectors” such as energy, transport, banking, health, digital infrastructure, chemicals, food or electronics. Statement by Bart GROOTHUIS (Renew Europe, NL), rapporteur. Extracts from the debate and from the vote.

A high common level of cybersecurity: statement by Bart GROOTHUIS (Renew Europe, NL), rapporteur, extracts from the debate and extracts from the vote

Parliament debates the new law establishing a single charging solution for mobile phones, tablets and other portable electronics in the EU. From autumn 2024, a whole range of small and medium-sized portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras and headphones, will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. This law is part of a broader effort to make products in the EU more sustainable, reduce e-waste and make consumers’ lives easier. Extracts from the debate, extracts from the vote and illustration shots.

Radio Equipment Directive - common charger for electronic devices: extracts from the debate, from the vote and illustration shots

Parliament debates the new law establishing a single charging solution for mobile phones, tablets and other portable electronics in the EU. From autumn 2024, a whole range of small and medium-sized portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras and headphones, will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. This law is part of a broader effort to make products in the EU more sustainable, reduce e-waste and make consumers’ lives easier. Closing statement by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&amp;D,MT), Rapporteur.

Radio Equipment Directive - common charger for electronic devices: closing statement by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&amp;D, MT), Rapporteur and by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age

Parliament debates the new law establishing a single charging solution for mobile phones, tablets and other portable electronics in the EU. From autumn 2024, a whole range of small and medium-sized portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras and headphones, will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. This law is part of a broader effort to make products in the EU more sustainable, reduce e-waste and make consumers’ lives easier. MEPs debate.

Radio Equipment Directive - common charger for electronic devices: MEPs debate (part 1)

Parliament debates the new law establishing a single charging solution for mobile phones, tablets and other portable electronics in the EU. From autumn 2024, a whole range of small and medium-sized portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras and headphones, will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. This law is part of a broader effort to make products in the EU more sustainable, reduce e-waste and make consumers’ lives easier. MEPs debate (part 2).

Radio Equipment Directive - common charger for electronic devices: MEPs debate (part 2)

Parliament debates the new law establishing a single charging solution for mobile phones, tablets and other portable electronics in the EU. From autumn 2024, a whole range of small and medium-sized portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras and headphones, will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. This law is part of a broader effort to make products in the EU more sustainable, reduce e-waste and make consumers’ lives easier. Opening statement by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, MT), Rapporteur and by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition.

Radio Equipment Directive - common charger for electronic devices: opening statement by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&amp;D, MT), Rapporteur and by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age

The landmark EU digital rules oblige online companies to protect users from illegal content, increase accountability and limit the market power of tech giants. Parliament holds the final vote on the new Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA), two key bills aiming to address the societal and economic effects of the tech industry by setting standards. The two rapporteurs, Andreas Schwab and Christel Schaldemose, explain the main changes in users and businesses' daily lives.

Final vote on Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA): extracts from the debate and the vote, statements by Andreas Schwab (EPP, DE), Rapporteur on DMA and by Christel Schaldemose (S&amp;D, DK), Rapporteur on DSA

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