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REPORT (2025/2262(REG))

On amendments to Parliament's Rules of Procedure concerning appointments to Union agencies and bodies (Rule 135)

A-10-2026-0064

Committee on Constitutional Affairs · Rapporteur: Sven Simon

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Parliament decides to amend its Rules of Procedure to broaden Rule 135 to cover appointments to Union agencies and bodies of a regulatory nature where Parliament decides or consents. The amendments enter into force on the first day of the next part-session.

Committee position. The Committee on Constitutional Affairs proposes amending Rule 135 to broaden its scope to all Union agencies and bodies of a regulatory nature where Parliament has a role in appointments.

Key points

  1. Rule 135 is retitled to 'Appointments to Union agencies and bodies'.
  2. The rule now applies to appointments of Chairs, Vice-Chairs and members of management boards of Union agencies and bodies, and other positions, where the agency is regulatory and Parliament decides or consents.
  3. The committee responsible shall consider proposed appointments under implementing provisions laid down by the Conference of Presidents.

Who is affected

  • Union agencies and bodies of a regulatory nature, and candidates for leadership positions in them.
  • Parliament's committees and Conference of Presidents, which handle appointment procedures.