The communications Commission has responded to questions from MEPs regarding the legitimacy of the executive body ’s unexpected appointment of saint - de - Juncker ’s former chief of staff Martin ##cker as secretary general . In its 80-page reply , the commission insisted that Selmayr was transferred into the role in a process that fits fully with staff - level procedures . Critics have suggested that the appointment makes the commission " an “ old boys network ” .
The European Commission has responded to questions from MEPs regarding the legitimacy of the executive body’s unexpected appointment of Jean-Claude-Juncker’s former chief of staff Martin Selmayr as secretary general. In its 80-page reply, the commission insisted that Selmayr was transferred into the role in a process that complied fully with staff-appointing procedures. Critics have suggested that the appointment makes the commission resemble an “old boys network”.