We could propose a MEP sitting in these committees to ask a question that might give us a clue who we will be dealing with over the next 5 years. After long consideration and many talks, I will pitch the following: "What is your position on the implementation of the Marakech Treaty (Treaty for the Blind)?".

This covers two things important for us- their position on international agreements dealing with IP and their position on new exceptions&limitations to copyright. At the same time it is not provocative as it is something on the agenda anyway and doesn't ask the questions directly. We're more likely to get the question asked to Oettinger, which is a good thing, as we already know Anisp's position on international agreements (extremely pro-ACTA).

Furthermore, Julia Reda, German MEP for the Pirate Party sitting the Green Group, has created a website that let's people directly ask questions to the Commissioners-Designate. [3] From what I've heard, Mr. Ansip might be willing to answer all of them in an "online hearing" at a later stage.