Source: European Parliament
On 6 November, the confirmation hearing of Commissioner-designate for Preparedness and Crisis Management, and Equality, Hadja Lahbib (Belgium) will take place.
The confirmation hearing will be led jointly by the DEVE, FEMM, and LIBE Committees. EMPL and SANT Committees are also invited to this hearing. It will take place between 9 to 12 am. Within the ENVI Committee’s remit, the Commissioner-designate will reply to questions concerning the enhancing of the Union’s crisis management via mechanisms like the UCPM and RescEU, ensuring adequate resources in the current and upcoming MFF, and providing equitable financial support for regions affected by disasters. ENVI Members will also question her on preparedness strategies, health emergencies, DG HERA’s role, the integration of disaster prevention into EU policies, the future Climate Adaptation Plan, and balancing EU stockpiling strategies. The hearing will be the basis for the coordinators of the committees responsible to assess whether the Commissioner-designate is qualified both to be a member of the College of Commissioners and to carry out the specific tasks assigned to her.