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Partial renewal of Members of the Court of Auditors – Gerald Loacker

TA-10-2026-0302 · P10_TA(2026)0302 · PE789.970

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Parliament delivers a favourable opinion on the Council's nomination of Gerald Loacker as a Member of the Court of Auditors. The Council consulted Parliament on the nomination by letter of 10 June 2026, under Article 286(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Parliament's Committee on Budgetary Control evaluated Gerald Loacker's credentials against Article 286(1) of the Treaty, receiving a curriculum vitae and written questionnaire replies, and held a hearing with him on 14 July 2026.

Key points

  1. Parliament gives a favourable opinion on the Council's nomination of Gerald Loacker as a Member of the Court of Auditors.
  2. The Council consulted Parliament on the nomination by letter of 10 June 2026.
  3. The Committee on Budgetary Control evaluated Gerald Loacker's credentials, in particular against the requirements of Article 286(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
  4. The committee received a curriculum vitae from Gerald Loacker and his replies to a written questionnaire.
  5. The committee held a hearing with Gerald Loacker on 14 July 2026, where he made an opening statement and answered questions from committee members.

Who is affected

  • Gerald Loacker, nominated as a Member of the Court of Auditors; Parliament supports the nomination.
  • The Council, which made the nomination and consulted Parliament.
  • The Court of Auditors, to be informed of the decision.

Figures and deadlines

  • 10 June 2026: date of the Council's letter consulting Parliament on the nomination.
  • 14 July 2026: date of the committee's hearing with Gerald Loacker.

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