Jean-Claude-Juncker has responded to questions from MEPs regarding the legitimacy of the executive body’s unexpected appointment of The European Commission’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”.
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”.