Maroš Šefčovič

Maroš Šefčovič

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Maroš Šefčovič is a Slovak politician and European Commissioner known for his role in various key portfolios, including the portfolio for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight. He has been actively involved in trade negotiations and has emphasized the importance of EU's strategic partnerships. He was recently in the news for proposing a coordinated approach with the U.S. regarding trade measures, particularly in light of ongoing tensions and tariff disputes with the Trump administration.

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Maroš Šefčovič is the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security who met with his Chinese counterpart to address open issues.

Evropa pred testom Rusije, Kine i sopstvenog jedinstva
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-09-27
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The EU’s trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao will meet on 8 and 9 October to try to build a truce.

Alarm bells sound in Brussels as EU sales of Chinese hybrid cars rocket | Automotive industry
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-24
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Maroš Šefčovič is the Vice President of the European Commission who announced the meeting.

Ursula von der Leyen presente alla firma del 19 ottobre
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2026-09-21
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Maros Sefcovic has confirmed that Andorra and San Marino will sign the association agreement with the European Union on October 19.

La Comissió Europea confirma la sigantura de l'Acord d'associació el 19 d'octubre entre Andorra i San Marino
Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2026-09-17
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Maros Sefcovic is the EU’s trade commissioner who met with Hamish Falconer.

‘Made in Europe’ law threatens UK plans for reset with EU | European Union
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-16
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Maros Sefcovic is the European Commissioner who has defended the significance of Andorra's approach to Europe.

No tot s’hi val per un vot
Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2026-09-15
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Maros Sefcovic is the EU Trade Commissioner who was warned about the implications of Bill C-22.

Ottawa lawful-access bill could be obstacle to EU-Canada digital trade agreement, European privacy groups say
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-09-15
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Maroš Šefčovič is the EU trade commissioner who has spoken with Hamish Falconer.

Labour seeking ‘deeper relationship’ with EU under Burnham, new minister says | Brexit
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-09
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Maroš Šefčovič is the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security who was invited to visit China for the second meeting of the mechanism.

China și UE deschid un nou capitol: poate dialogul să detensioneze relațiile comerciale? China la zi
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-07-20
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Maroš Šefčovič, the EU Trade Commissioner, attended the signing ceremony.

Tarp Gibraltaro ir Ispanijos nutraukiamos pasienio patikros
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-15
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Maroš Šefčovič is mentioned as a potential candidate for the role of the EU's foreign minister due to his direct access to Washington and Beijing.

Veliki upitnik iznad Kaje Kalas
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-07-13
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Maros Sefcovic is the European Commissioner involved in the discussions regarding the agreement.

Tres eurodiputats reclamen al president del Consell de la Unió Europea acabar amb el bloqueig de l'acord d'associació d'Andorra
Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2026-07-10
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Maros Sefcovic emphasized the importance of the agreement, stating it will elevate relations and create new commercial opportunities.

Eurocámara, lista para avalar pacto con México
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-07-09
7.0

Maroš Šefčovič is the European Commissioner addressed in the letter by the eurodeputies.

dissequestrati 8 dei 15 milioni di Assen Christov
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2026-07-08
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European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic has described the EU’s relationship with China as no longer 'sustainable.'

Is the EU getting tough on China?
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-06
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Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commissioner for Trade, announced the establishment of working groups with China to resolve export control disputes.

UE se teme de un conflict comercial cu China și nu îndrăznește să ia măsuri dure împotriva Beijingului
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-07-04
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Maroš Šefčovič stated that Brussels expects tangible results from discussions with Beijing by October.

EK vadovė įspėja Kiniją: dialogas turi duoti rezultatų prekybos disbalanso klausimu
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-03
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Maros Sefcovic is the chief negotiator leading an initiative to expand, rather than narrow, EU trade relations.

Унијата се обидува да ја спаси сопствената индустрија, но не знае како
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2026-07-03
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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed gratitude to Commissioner Maros Sefcovic for his leadership role in strengthening economic dialogue.

“Наши двери открыты“ - Президент пригласил европейских инвесторов в Казахстан: 24 июня 00:26
Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·KazakhstanKazakhstan· 2026-06-24
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Maros Sefcovic is the EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security who engaged in dialogue with President Abinader.

El Caribe debe aprovechar más las oportunidades del mercado europeo
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-19
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European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic has invited Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao to Brussels.

EU to develop new tools to tackle China export flood
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-19
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Maros Sefcovic participated in an event in October, contributing to the dialogue between San Marino and Europe.

ecco i favoriti per il Semestre Aprile-Ottobre 2026
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2026-03-04
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Maros Sefcovic is mentioned as the negotiator of the agreement.

RIP al referèndum
Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2026-03-02
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Maros Sefcovic criticized the European Parliament's decision regarding the Mercosur agreement.

Bruselas aplicará el acuerdo comercial con Mercosur de forma provisional al considerarlo una necesidad “estratégica” de la UE | Economía
El País·SpainSpain· 2026-02-27
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Maros Sefcovic participated in an emergency meeting of G7 trade ministers to discuss the situation following the US Supreme Court's decision.

Το Ευρωκοινοβούλιο «παγώνει» την επικύρωση της εμπορικής συμφωνίας με τις ΗΠΑ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-02-23
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Maros Sefcovic is the EU Commissioner for Trade who communicated with US trade representatives regarding tariffs.

Κομισιόν για δασμούς: Η Ε.Ε. αναμένει από τις ΗΠΑ να τηρήσουν τις δεσμεύσεις τους
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-02-23
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Maroš Šefčovič, the EU Trade Commissioner, consulted with the US Trade Representative but did not receive sufficient answers.

EU legt das Handelsabkommen mit den USA auf Eis - Wirtschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-02-23
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Maros Sefcovic discussed the tariff issue with American trade representatives.

Comisia Europeană declară că nu va accepta o creștere a tarifelor americane, după decizia Curții Supreme de a anula tarifele impuse de Trump
Ziarul de Gardă·MoldovaMoldova· 2026-02-23
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