Role of the Committee
Former Commissioners have to follow integrity rules even after their mandate has ended. The Independent Ethical Committee advises the Commission whether former Commissioners’ planned post-mandate activities are compatible with the provisions of the Treaties.
The President may also consult the Independent Ethical Committee on any other ethical matters governed by the Code of Conduct for the Members of the European Commission.
Members of the Committee
The Members of the Committee serve for a 3-year mandate, renewable once.
| Name | CV | Declaration of honour |
|---|---|---|
| Allan Rosas | Curriculum vitae | Declaration of honour |
| Elisabeth Morin-Chartier | Curriculum vitae | Declaration of honour |
| Jerzy Plewa | Curriculum vitae | Declaration of honour |
The Members of the Committee appointed as of 20 July 2025 serve a 3- year term.
| Name | CV | Declaration of honour |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Morin-Chartier | Curriculum vitae | Declaration of honour |
| Alexandra Prechal | Curriculum vitae | Declaration of honour |
| Gertrud Ingestad | Curriculum vitae | Declaration of honour |
Annual reports
According to Article 13(4) of the Code of Conduct for the Members of the European Commission, the Commission publishes an annual report on how the Code of Conduct is applied, including the work of the Independent Ethical Committee.
Former Members of the Commission’s ethical committees
- 14 MAY 2025
Documents
- General publications
- Secretariat-General
Commission Decisions appointing Members of the Ad Hoc Ethical Committee and Members of the Independent Ethical Committee.
- 24 JANUARY 2024
Decisions of the European Commission and related opinions of the Independent Ethical Committee on occupation of former European Commissioners
- 26 OCTOBER 2018
- 26 OCTOBER 2016