Marcel and MEP Dragoş Tudorache (RO, Renew) have discussed the developments in the CULT committee and exchanged views on facial recognition.

In a video conference, Marcel, his advisor Eszter and the Škoda representatives have discussed the Chips Act, zero emission vehicles from 2035, and European emission norms before that deadline.

Marcel and MEP Ďuriš Nicholsonová have discussed current issues concerning the European Schools.

Marcel and his assistant Julien met with the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola and have discussed the future of the attendance register.

Marcel and his advisor Eszter met with representatives of Telefonica. They have discussed the idea of fair contribution of market players in deployment of digital infrastructure in the European Union.

Marcel and his advisor Eszter met with Free ICT Europe. Free ICT presented the sector, its main challenges, and shared useful feedback and knowledge on the circularity of hardware/software in public and private sector.

Current status of unitary patents was discussed.

Marcel and Kim van Sparrentak (Dutch MEP, Greens/EFA) discussed current matters in the IMCO committee.

Over dinner, Marcel and the representatives had a very general discussion about current topics.

In a brief call, Alexandra Geese and Marcel have discussed our Group's approach to the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act.