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On U.S. elections: Though we feel the impact of the vote this week with elections in the United States, my belief is that we need to continue focusing on the solutions we are looking to deliver right here in Europe: we need action, regardless of who is in the White House. Action on ensuring our

In his opening statement, Piotr Serafin promoted a post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) that balances newer priorities like defence or digitalisation with existing policies on climate, cohesion and agriculture. He emphasised the need for flexibility, simplicity, and getting “the maximum out of every Euro”. Mr Serafin proposed a competitiveness fund to drive innovation and linking

A smart and fair economy In his introductory speech, Mr Dombrovskis pledged to improve the coherence, social fairness, and cohesion at the core of Europe’s economic model. The new economic governance rules are fit for purpose, Mr Dombrovskis said, adding that he will make sure that they are enforced “in a credible and even-handed way”.

At the start of the hearing, Mr. Hoekstra paid tribute to the victims of the recent floods in Valencia, Spain and highlighted the need to improve Europe’s ability to prepare for growing climate-related risks. In his introductory speech, the Commissioner-designate underlined his strong commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and confirmed he would present

In her introductory statement, Ms Kos outlined that enlargement “runs like a red thread through my life”. As part of a young generation of Slovenians calling for freedom and democracy, the path to the EU was the way to go, she said, adding that she will inject the same focus and energy in the enlargement

In his opening remarks, Várhelyi said he would work to improve citizens’ health by building on the EU Health Union, prioritise preventive health measures, ensure the availability of necessary treatments and medicines, and guarantee that clinical research remains and grows in Europe. He committed to apply the “One Health” approach, which balances the health of

In his introductory statement, Mr Kubilius pointed to the urgent and long-term challenges facing European defence, including existential threats such as conventional warfare, hybrid attacks and the militarisation of space. He also highlighted significant underinvestment in defence, a highly fragmented European defence equipment market and strategic rivals such as China and Russia “outpacing us” on

Ensuring profitability, promoting the blue economy and protecting oceans In his introductory speech, Mr Kadis spoke of the need to secure a sustainable, competitive and resilient fisheries and aquaculture sectors, and promote the blue economy while protecting the oceans. For that, the Commissioner-designate will rely on the conclusions of the ongoing evaluation of the Common

Global Gateway In his introductory statement, Jozef Síkela, Commissioner-designate for International Partnerships, said his approach to the EU’s Global Gateway initiative would be to balance profit and principles, and that the EU must leverage public-private partnerships, de-risk investments and attract private capital, to mobilise investments and fill the development aid gap. Mr Síkela said EU