2008/380/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 9 May 2008 appointing a new member of the Commission of the European Communities

21.5.2008 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 131/6
COUNCIL DECISION
of 9 May 2008
appointing a new member of the Commission of the European Communities
(2008/380/EC, Euratom)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 215 thereof,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 128 thereof,
Whereas:
In a letter dated 7 May 2008, followed by a letter dated 8 May 2008, Mr Franco FRATTINI resigned from his post as a member of the Commission. He should be replaced for the remainder of his term of office,