However, the Hungarian government did not nominate a new commissioner in his place, therefore in the revised setup of the Commission, serving from 22 November 2004, he was finally appointed as Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union.
Namun, pemerintah Hungaria tidak menominasikan komisioner baru pada tempatnya, menjabat dari 22 November 2004, ia akhirnya dilantik menjadi Komisioner untuk mengurusi Perpajakan dan Serikat Pabean.