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The Independent Ethical Committee

Role of the Committee

The Independent Ethical Committee advises the Commission on whether the planned activities of Commissioners after leaving office are compatible with the Treaties.

The President may also seek the advice of the Independent Ethical Committee on any other ethical question relating to the Code of Conduct for the Members of the European Commission.

Members of the Committee

The Members of the Committee serve for terms of 3 years, renewable once.

Name CV Declaration of honour
Allan Rosas Curriculum vitae Declaration of honour
Elisabeth Morin Chartier Curriculum vitae Declaration of honour
Jerzy Plewa Curriculum vitae Declaration of honour

Annual reports

According to Article 13(4) of the Code of Conduct for the Members of the European Commission, the Commission publishes annually a report on the application of the Code of Conduct, including the work of the Independent Ethical Committee.

Former Members of the Commission’s ethical committees

  • 19 JULY 2022
Former members of the Commission’s ethical committees

Documents

  • 24 JANUARY 2024
Opinion of the Independent Ethical Committee established by the European Commission 20 April 2022

 

 

 

  • 26 OCTOBER 2018
Opinion of the Independent Ethical Committee on the draft Guidelines for the participation of the Members of the European Commission in the 2019 European Election Campaign

 

  • 26 OCTOBER 2016
Opinion of the Ad Hoc Ethical Committee delivered on 26 October 2016 concerning the new responsibilities of former European Commission president José Manuel Barroso