President. – Following the appointments of Christophe Hansen, Andrius Kubilius, Roxana Mînzatu and Henna Virkkunen as Members of the European Commission, Ϸվ takes note of the vacancy of their seats from 1December 2024 in accordance with the Rules of Procedure.
The competent authorities of Finland have notified me of the election of Sirpa Pietikäinen to the European Ϸվ with effect from 1December 2024.
The competent authorities of Romania have notified me of the election of Andi Cristea to the European Ϸվ with effect from 2December 2024.
The competent authorities of Luxembourg have notified me of the election of Martine Kemp with effect from 3December 2024.
The competent authorities of Lithuania have notified me of the election of Liudas Mažylis to the European Ϸվ with effect from 5December 2024.
I wish to welcome our new colleagues and recall that you take your seats in Ϸվ in full enjoyment of your rights pending the verification of your credentials.