Changes from report parliamentary committee draft to plenary report

on amendments to Parliament's Rules of Procedure concerning appointments to Union agencies and bodies (Rule 135)

(2025/2262(REG))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the letter from its President of 7 November 2025,

– having regard to Rules 242 and 243 of its Rules of Procedure,

1. Decides to amend its Rules of Procedure as shown below;

2. Points out that the amendments will enter into force on the first day of the next part-session;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and the Commission, for information.

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 135 – title

Amendment: Appointments to Union agencies and bodies

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 135 – paragraph 1

Amendment: 1. This Rule shall apply to appointments of Chairs, Vice-Chairs and members of the management boards of Union agencies and bodies, as well as to appointments to other positions in those agencies and bodies, where: / (deleted) / (deleted) / (deleted) / (deleted) / – the Union agency or body is of a regulatory nature; and / – Parliament either has the power to decide, on its own or by common accord with other institutions, on the appointment, or is requested to give its consent to the appointment.

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 135 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment: 1a. The committee responsible shall consider the proposed appointments in accordance with implementing provisions laid down by the Conference of Presidents.