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Who is Maroš Šefčovič?

Maroš Šefčovič is the EU's trade chief, or more formally, the Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight. He is a prominent Slovak politician who plays a crucial role in negotiating trade deals and representing the EU's interests on the global stage, including discussions with major partners like China.

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