The candidates were nominated by the European Commission on 5 December, following several in-camera hearings with shortlisted candidates.
Public hearings with the Commission’s nominated candidates took place in Parliament on 8 and 9 December.
The nominees are:
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Ms Elke König (DE) for the Chair position
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Mr Timo Löyttyniemi (FI) for the Vice-Chair position
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Mr Mauro Grande (IT)
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Mr Antonio Carrascosa (ES)
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Ms Joanne Kellermann (NL)
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Mr Dominique Laboureix (FR)
Next steps
Now it is up to the Council (acting by qualified majority) to decide on the appointments.
The Chair, Vice-Chair and Board Members are appointed for a limited term; the Chair for an initial three years, renewable once for a further five years; and the Vice-Chair and Board Members for five years, non-renewable. The Board is expected to take up its tasks per 1 January.
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