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DRAFT REPORT (C100135/2026 – 2026/0806(NLE)) 2026-06-29

On the nomination of Gerald Loacker as a Member of the Court of Auditors

Committee on Budgetary Control · Rapporteur: Paulo Cunha

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This is a draft report by the Committee on Budgetary Control on the nomination of Gerald Loacker as a Member of the Court of Auditors. It proposes a decision delivering a favourable or unfavourable opinion on the Council's nomination. The report notes that the Council consulted Parliament by letter of 10 June 2026, that the committee evaluated Loacker's credentials, received his curriculum vitae and questionnaire replies, and held a hearing on 14 July 2026. The annexes set out Loacker's curriculum vitae and his answers to a questionnaire on professional experience, independence, performance of duties and other matters.

Committee position. The rapporteur proposes that Parliament deliver a favourable or unfavourable opinion on the Council's nomination of Gerald Loacker as a Member of the Court of Auditors, after the committee evaluated his credentials and held a hearing.

Key points

  1. The draft decision would deliver a favourable or unfavourable opinion on the Council's nomination of Gerald Loacker as a Member of the Court of Auditors.
  2. The Council consulted Parliament by letter of 10 June 2026 on the nomination.
  3. The Committee on Budgetary Control evaluated Loacker's credentials against Article 286(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, receiving his curriculum vitae and questionnaire replies.
  4. The committee held a hearing with Loacker on 14 July 2026, where he made an opening statement and answered questions.
  5. Loacker's curriculum vitae lists Austrian citizenship, over eleven years as a Member of the Austrian National Council, roles as Deputy Chairman of the NEOS parliamentary group and spokesperson for Labour and Social Policy, and earlier senior roles in banking and industry.
  6. In his questionnaire, Loacker describes budgetary oversight work including scrutiny of eleven proposed federal budgets, Austria's Recovery and Resilience Plan, and the Austrian social insurance system.
  7. Loacker states he would apply principles of independence, impartiality and evidence-based judgement, disclose relevant interests, and avoid conflicts of interest or their appearance.
  8. Loacker says he holds no business or financial interests that could conflict with the role, is prepared to disclose all financial interests, is not party to legal proceedings, and holds no active political role.
  9. Loacker states he would treat any fraud or corruption case impartially and provide information to OLAF and EPPO where applicable.
  10. Loacker sets out features of sound financial management: clear objectives, adequate resources, achieving objectives effectively, and efficiency for value for money, with the Court helping to enforce them.
  11. Loacker proposes improving Court-Parliament cooperation through close dialogue, follow-up assessments of recommendations, and strengthening the annual discharge procedure.
  12. Loacker says he would withdraw his candidacy if Parliament's opinion were unfavourable.

Who is affected

  • Gerald Loacker, whose nomination as a Member of the Court of Auditors is being assessed.
  • The Council, which consulted Parliament on the nomination.
  • The Court of Auditors, which would receive the decision for information.
  • The Committee on Budgetary Control, which evaluated the credentials and held the hearing.

Figures and deadlines

  • 10 June 2026: date of the Council's letter consulting Parliament on the nomination.
  • 14 July 2026: date of the committee hearing with Gerald Loacker.
  • Over eleven years: Loacker's tenure in the Austrian Parliament.
  • 10/2024 – present: Loacker's role as Manager, HR consulting company, Austria.
  • 02/2017 – present: Loacker's role as Legal expert for courts, self employed.
  • 10/2013 – 10/2024: Loacker's tenure as Member of Parliament, Austria.
  • 11/2007 – 02/2016: Loacker's role as Head of Human Resources, Bank.
  • 01/2004 – 10/2007: Loacker's role as Head of Human Resources, Industry.

Legal basis: Article 286(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

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