Decision approving the appointment of Algirdas Šemeta as a Member of the Commission

The European Parliament adopted by 347 votes to 47, with 67 abstentions, a decision approving the appointment of Algirdas ŠEMETA as a Member of the Commission for the remainder of the Commission's term of office, until 31 October 2009.

An exchange of views between the Commissioner-designate and its committee responsible was held on 1 September 2009.