COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2022/968

of 16 June 2022

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 286(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposals by the Republic of Cyprus and Malta,

Having regard to the opinions of the European Parliament (1),

Whereas:

(1) The term of office of Mr Leo BRINCAT is due to expire on 30 September 2022.

(2) The term of office of Mr Lazaros LAZAROU is due to expire on 1 November 2022.

(3) Two members should therefore be appointed to the Court of Auditors,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

The following are hereby appointed members of the Court of Auditors:

— Mr Lefteris CHRISTOFOROU, for the period from 2 November 2022 to 1 November 2028,

— Mr George Marius HYZLER, for the period from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2028.

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Luxembourg, 16 June 2022.

For the Council

The President

O. DUSSOPT

(1) Opinions of 3 May 2022 (not yet published in the Official Journal).