Following the resignation of Mr Franco FRATTINI from his duties as a member of the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, by decision of 9 May 2008, acting in accordance with the Treaties, has decided to replace him for the remainder of his term of office.
Seoses Franco FRATTINI tagasiastumisega Euroopa Komisjoni liikme ametist võttis Euroopa Liidu Nõukogu asutamislepingute alusel 9. mail 2008 vastu otsuse teda asendada tema ülejäänud ametiajaks.