The Parliamentary Assembly was angered by the decision of the Committee of Ministers to remove two of the four candidates from the shortlist: Belgian senator Luc Van den Brande and Hungarian parliamentarian Mátyás Eörsi, who are both members of the Parliamentary Assembly.
Parlamentaarsele Assambleele tekitas pahameelt, et Ministrite Komitee oli nimekirjast eemaldanud kaks kandidaati: Belgia senaatori Luc Van den Brande ja Ungari parlamendiliikme Matyas Eorsi, kes olid mõlemad Parlamentaarse Assamblee liikmed.