The designated candidates of the new von der Leyen Commission will be heard by the EP committees dealing with their respective portfolios from 04/11/2024 until 12/11/2024.
AFCO will be jointly responsible with the Committee on International Trade (INTA) for the confirmation hearing of Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner-designate for Trade and Economic Security and for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency.
Maroš Šefčovič’s confirmation hearing will take place on Monday 4 November between 14:30 and 17:30.
The hearing will include an opening speech by the Commissioner who will then be asked to answer questions from the MEPS of the two respective committees (INTA/AFCO) to see if he is suitable to become a commissioner and capable of fulfilling the duties.
The hearings are public and can be followed in streaming on the dedicated web page of the European Parliament.
