He was already Commissioner for the Euro and Social Dialogue (2014 to 2019), then Commissioner for Trade (since 2019). In his next mandate, Valdis Dombrovskis will be responsible for the Economy, Productivity, Implementation and Simplification portfolios. The 53-year-old, who is part of the Christian Democrat EPP party family, was heard by the Economic Affairs and Legal Affairs Committees. The Budget (BUDG), Constitution (AFCO), Employment (EMPL), Internal Market (IMCO) and Taxation (FISC) committees were also invited.