On the proposal for the appointment of a Member of the Executive Board of the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
A-10-2025-0267
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs · Rapporteur: Aurore Lalucq, Javier Zarzalejos
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Parliament's decision approves the appointment of Ms Henrica Maria Verbeek-Kusters as a Member of the Executive Board of the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism.¶ The appointment follows a Commission shortlist of 12 November 2025, a hearing held by two committees on 2 December 2025, and a proposal by the Authority's General Board of 9 December 2025.¶¶¶ The report recalls that Executive Board members are selected on merit, skills, knowledge, integrity, standing and AML/CFT experience, and that Parliament expects a shortlist of at least two qualified candidates for future appointments to preserve gender balance.¶¶
Committee position. The committees approve the proposal for the appointment of Ms Henrica Maria Verbeek-Kusters as a Member of the Executive Board of the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism.¶
Key points
- Parliament approves the appointment of Ms Henrica Maria Verbeek-Kusters as a Member of the Executive Board of the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism.¶
- The proposal for the appointment was made by the Authority's General Board on 9 December 2025 and transmitted to Parliament.¶
- The Commission adopted a shortlist with a candidate on 12 November 2025 and provided it to Parliament.¶
- The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs evaluated the candidate's credentials against the requirements of Article 63 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1620.¶
- The two committees held a hearing with Ms Henrica Maria Verbeek-Kusters on 2 December 2025, where she made an opening statement and answered questions.¶
- Under Article 63(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1620, Executive Board members are selected on merit, skills, knowledge, integrity, recognised standing and experience in AML/CFT, and other relevant qualifications.¶
- Parliament states it is committed to gender balance in executive positions in Union institutions, bodies and agencies, and expects a shortlist of at least two qualified candidates for future appointments to preserve gender-balanced representation on the Executive Board.¶
Who is affected
- Ms Henrica Maria Verbeek-Kusters: approved as a Member of the Executive Board of the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism.¶
- The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism: its General Board proposed the appointment and it receives the decision.¶¶
- The Council, the Commission and member state governments: the decision is forwarded to them.
Figures and deadlines
- 9 December 2025: date of the General Board's proposal to appoint Ms Henrica Maria Verbeek-Kusters.¶
- 12 November 2025: date the Commission adopted the shortlist with a candidate.¶
- 2 December 2025: date of the hearing with Ms Henrica Maria Verbeek-Kusters.¶
- at least two qualified candidates: shortlist Parliament expects for future appointments.¶
Legal basis: Article 63(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1620 establishing the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism.¶