Following the resignation of Mr Peter Mandelson from his duties as a member of the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, by decision of 7 October 2008, acting in accordance with the Treaties, has decided to replace him for the remainder of his term of office.
Seoses Peter MANDELSONi tagasiastumisega Euroopa Komisjoni liikme ametist võttis Euroopa Liidu Nõukogu asutamislepingute alusel 7. oktoobril 2008 vastu otsuse teda asendada tema ülejäänud ametiajaks.