Parliament backs Lithuanian candidate member of the Court of Auditors

Parliament approved the nomination of Rimantas Šadžius, Lithuania’s candidate member of the European Court of Auditors i, on Tuesday by 498 votes to 120, with 53 abstentions. Mr Šadžius’ candidature was endorsed by the Budgetary Control Committee on 23 May. The final decision on this appointment will be taken by the EU i Council of Ministers.

Mr Šadžius, who has a law degree from Vilnius University, has been the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania since 13 December 2012. He will take up his new duties in the Luxembourg-based court once his nomination is confirmed by the Council.

The Court of Auditors has 28 members, one from each EU member state. They are appointed for a renewable term of six years. The Council, after consulting the European Parliament, decides on the candidate presented by each country.

Procedure: Consultation

REF. : 20160603IPR30209