Introductory text
United Kingdom
Council Decision
of 12 July 2004
appointing a new member of the Commission of the European Communities
(2004/549/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 215 thereof,
Whereas:
In a letter dated 6 July 2004, Mr Erkki LIIKANEN resigned, with effect from midnight on 11 July 2004, from his post as a member of the Commission. He should be replaced for the remainder of his term of office,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: