The chair and political group coordinators will meet at 18.30 to assess the performance and qualification of the Commissioner-designate.

In his introductory speech, Mr Micallef presented his plans to ensure intergenerational fairness, respond to the needs of future generations, and protect young people, particularly their mental health. He also stressed the need to support the creative industry and cultural sector, particularly by better addressing the challenge of Artificial Intelligence. Mr Micallef laid out his plans for encouraging sports participation, as a way to promote a healthy lifestyle among Europeans.

Culture: improve working conditions for artists and ensure copyright protection

MEPs quizzed the commissioner-designate about the follow up to Parliament’s work on the social and professional situation of artists and other workers in the cultural and creative sectors. Tackling poor working conditions that affect the sector competitiveness is a priority, said Mr…