Maroš Šefčovič, during his confirmation hearing as the new European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, discussed the contentious EU-Mercosur free trade deal, emphasizing the need for fair negotiations that consider farmers' demands and environmental standards. He also addressed challenges posed by China in trade practices and highlighted the importance of EU-Taiwan relations. Meanwhile, Glenn Micallef, the Maltese Commissioner-designate for Culture, Sport and Intergenerational Fairness, focused on youth representation in politics and the need for impactful EU funding in culture and sports. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)