Confirmation hearings of Commissioners-designate
The confirmation hearings of the Commissioners-designate before the EP's committees will take place from 4-12 November 2024. AFET is in charge of the hearings for Dubravka Šuica, Mediterranean (5 Nov. 14:30-17:30, ANTALL 4Q2), Marta Kos, Enlargement (7 Nov. 9:00-12:00, ANTALL 4Q2), and Kaja Kallas, VP/HR (12 Nov. 9:00-12:00, ANTALL 4Q2). AFET and ITRE are jointly responsible for Andrius Kubilius, Defence & Space (6 Nov. 18:30- 21:30, ANTALL 2Q2).
In each confirmation hearing, the commissioner-designate will give an opening speech and answer questions by committee members. Parliament evaluates the general competence, European commitment and personal independence of the Commissioners-designate. It assesses their knowledge of their prospective portfolio and their communication skills.
AFET is invited to the hearings for Maroš Šefčovič (4 Nov. 14:30-17:30, ANTALL 2Q2), Jozef Síkela (6 Nov. 14:30-17:30, ANTALL 2Q2), and Henna Maria Virkkunen (12 Nov. 18:30-21:30, ANTALL 4Q2).