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

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

ECON-PR-791899

Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs · Rapporteur: Aurore Lalucq

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This is a draft report by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs on the appointment of Carlo Comporti as Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority. It sets out a draft decision to approve or decline the appointment, following a hearing with the candidate. The Council proposed Carlo Comporti on 22 July 2026 for a five-year term, upon confirmation by Parliament, under Article 48(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010. The current Chairperson's term ends on 31 October 2026. The selection must respect merit, skills, knowledge and gender balance.

Committee position. The rapporteur's draft report proposes a decision to approve or decline the appointment of Carlo Comporti as Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority, with the option to ask for the proposal to be withdrawn and a new one submitted.

Key points

  1. Parliament is asked to decide whether to approve or decline the appointment of Carlo Comporti as Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority.
  2. If Parliament declines to approve, the draft decision also asks for the proposal to be withdrawn and a new one submitted.
  3. The Council proposed Carlo Comporti on 22 July 2026 for a term of five years, upon confirmation by Parliament.
  4. The appointment is made under Article 48(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010.
  5. The Chairperson is selected on merit, skills, knowledge of financial markets and experience in financial supervision and regulation, following an open procedure respecting gender balance.
  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.
  7. The current Chairperson's term of office ends on 31 October 2026.
  8. The report draws on Parliament's resolutions on gender balance in EU economic and monetary affairs nominations and on preventing post-public employment conflicts of interest.

Who is affected

  • Carlo Comporti, proposed as Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority.
  • The European Securities and Markets Authority, whose leadership is being appointed.
  • The Council, the Commission and member state governments, to whom the decision is forwarded.

Figures and deadlines

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

Legal basis: Article 48(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010.