Approval of Lucian Romașcanu's appointment to the European Court of Auditors

The European Parliament has approved the appointment of Lucian Romașcanu as a member of the European Court of Auditors. This decision follows a thorough assessment of the candidate's qualifications and reflects the democratic process for appointments to European positions. The decision affects all EU citizens as the Court of Auditors ensures financial control of the European budget.

Context and objectives

The appointment process is based on Article 286 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The objective is to ensure that Court of Auditors members possess the independence and professional competence required to exercise the function of supreme financial control of the EU.

Key measures

• Assessment of the candidate's professional qualifications and experience
• Public hearing of the candidate in the budgetary control committee
• Analysis of CV and responses to written questionnaire
• Issuance of a favourable opinion on the appointment

Timeline and implementation

The decision was adopted in March 2025 and was transmitted to the European Council to finalise the appointment procedure. The European Court of Auditors and other EU institutions were officially informed about this decision.

Impact for citizens and stakeholders

This appointment contributes to maintaining high standards of financial control in the EU. Citizens benefit from transparent management of European funds, and EU institutions enhance their financial credibility by appointing qualified professionals.