Introductory text

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Danish Government,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas:

On 18 September 2015 and 1 October 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600^f1 and (EU, Euratom) 2015/1790^f2 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020. On 16 February 2016, by Council Decision (EU) 2016/229^f3, Ms Marie-Louise KNUPPERT was replaced by Mr Arne GREVSEN as a member.

A member's seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the mandate of Mr Bernt FALLENKAMP.

A member's seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the mandate of Mr Arne GREVSEN,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: