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REPORT (N10-0030/2026 – C100191/2026 – 2026/0804(NLE)) 2026-09-03

On the proposal for the appointment of the Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority

Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs · Rapporteur: Aurore Lalucq

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The report concerns the appointment of Carlo Comporti as Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority. Parliament approves the appointment, which the Council proposed on 22 July 2026 for a five-year term. The current Chairperson's term ends on 31 October 2026. The appointment follows an open selection procedure and a hearing held by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs on 2 September 2026.

Committee position. The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs approves the appointment of Carlo Comporti as Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority.

Key points

  1. Parliament approves the appointment of Carlo Comporti as Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority.
  2. The Council proposed Carlo Comporti on 22 July 2026 for a term of office of five years, upon confirmation by Parliament.
  3. The current Chairperson's term of office ends on 31 October 2026.
  4. Under Article 48(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010, the Chairperson is selected on merit, skills, knowledge of financial market participants and markets, and experience in financial supervision and regulation, following an open selection procedure respecting gender balance.
  5. The shortlist of qualified candidates was drawn up by the Authority's Board of Supervisors.
  6. The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs held a hearing with Carlo Comporti on 2 September 2026, where he made an opening statement and answered questions from members.
  7. Parliament's decision is to be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, the European Securities and Markets Authority and the governments of the member states.

Who is affected

  • Carlo Comporti: approved as Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority for a five-year term.
  • The European Securities and Markets Authority: its next Chairperson is confirmed by Parliament.
  • The Council, the Commission and member state governments: receive the decision.

Figures and deadlines

  • 31 October 2026: end of the current Chairperson's term of office.
  • 22 July 2026: date of the Council's letter proposing Carlo Comporti.
  • five years: term of office proposed for Carlo Comporti.
  • 2 September 2026: date of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs hearing with Carlo Comporti.

Legal basis: Article 48(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority).

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