<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 - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 23-24 October 2025

EP Plenary session - Commission Work Programme 2026

Conference of Committee Chairs

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

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

EP Plenary session - EU-US trade negotiations

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents with Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight

AFET INTA - EU-UK Summit debriefing

IMCO Committee meeting - Exchange of views with Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security

PETI Committee meeting - Exchange of views with Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner for
Trade and Economic Security and for Interinstitutional
Relations and Transparency

MEPs quiz the Commission on its priorities for next year, to be unveiled the same day, and outline their own. Plenary makes a first assessment of the policy and legislative initiatives the Commission aims to take in the year ahead, focusing on support for Ukraine, completion of the single market, competitiveness and simplification, enhanced investment - not least in security and defence, support for businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises, and research and innovation. Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency

Commission Work Programme 2026 : Closing 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 implementation of EU-US trade deal and the prospect of wider EU trade agreements. MEPs express their concerns raised about the impact on the EU-US security partnership and the need to maintain a strong transatlantic alliance, especially in light of the war in Ukraine, and highlight the importance of the EU's broader trade strategy, including the need to pursue new trade agreements with other partners like Mercosur, Mexico, and Asian countries, in order to reduce dependence on the US market. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump announced a deal on tariffs and trade on 27 July, but questions about its implementation details remain.

Implementation of EU-US trade deal and the prospect of wider EU trade agreements: extracts from the debate

Closing statements by Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security and Marie Bjerre, Danish Minister for European Affairs, on the implementation of EU-US trade deal and the prospect of wider EU trade agreements.

Implementation of EU-US trade deal and the prospect of wider EU trade agreements: closing statements by Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security and Marie Bjerre, Danish Minister for European Affairs

Opening statements by Marie Bjerre, Danish Minister for European Affairs, and Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič, on the implementation of EU-US trade deal and the prospect of wider EU trade agreements. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Implementation of EU-US trade deal and the prospect of wider EU trade agreements: opening statements by Marie Bjerre, Danish Minister for European Affairs and Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security

MEPs assess the latest developments in EU-US trade relations with Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and Danish Minister Marie Bjerre for the Council during the plenary session in Strasbourg. Council and Commission are seeking a negotiated solution with the US to restore stability and predictability in transatlantic trade relations, but has also prepared for potential countermeasures if no agreement is reached. They are also pursuing trade diversification by negotiating new agreements with other partners like Mercosur, Mexico, and others. Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency.

Council and Commission statements - EU-US trade negotiations: Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency

MEPs assess the latest developments in EU-US trade relations with Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and Danish Minister Marie Bjerre for the Council during the plenary session in Strasbourg. The EU is seeking a negotiated solution with the US to restore stability and predictability in transatlantic trade relations. The EU is engaging constructively with the US, but has also prepared for potential countermeasures if no agreement is reached. Opening statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Council and Commission statements - EU-US trade negotiations: opening statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency

MEPs assess the outcome of the 26 June European Council meeting with António COSTA, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. At their summit in Brussels, EU heads of state or government focussed on ways to bolster EU competitiveness. They also discussed how the EU can continue supporting Kyiv against Russia’s aggression, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, how to strengthen the EU’s defence capabilities, and the EU’s response to the escalation in the Middle East. Leaders also discussed migration and the situation in the Western Balkans. Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency.

Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 26-27 June 2025: Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations

MEPs discuss Denmark’s six-month Council Presidency agenda, which started on 1 July, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The Danish government says the EU is facing new international challenges, geopolitical and economic competition, and rising levels of conflict. The presidency’s slogan, ‘A strong Europe in a changing world’, expresses Denmark’s plan to work towards a resilient EU that takes responsibility for its own security. Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and for Interinstitutional Relations

Council and Commission statements - Presentation of the programme of activities of the Danish Presidency: closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and for Interinstitutional Relations

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