Council Decision (EU) 2026/422, dated 17 February 2026, appoints Mr. Daniel Caspary as a member of the Court of Auditors for the period from 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2032. The decision is based on the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Article 286(2), a proposal from the Federal Republic of Germany, and the opinion of the European Parliament. The decision enters into force on the date of its adoption. The Council President is M. Keravnos. The term of office of Mr Klaus-Heiner LEHNE is due to expire on 28 February 2026.
Key Entities Referenced
Council Decision (EU) 2026/422: A decision by the Council of the European Union appointing a member to the Court of Auditors.
Court of Auditors: The entity to which a member is being appointed by the Council Decision.
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: The foundational treaty under which the Council makes the decision, specifically referencing Article 286(2).
Federal Republic of Germany: The country that submitted the proposal for the appointment.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2026/422 20.2.2026
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2026/422
of 17 February 2026
appointing a member of the Court of Auditors
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 286(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Federal Republic of Germany,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),
Whereas:
(1) The term of office of Mr Klaus-Heiner LEHNE is due to expire on 28 February 2026.
(2) A member should therefore be appointed to the Court of Auditors,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Mr Daniel CASPARY is hereby appointed as a member of the Court of Auditors for the period from 1 March 2026 to
29 February 2032.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 17 February 2026.
For the Council
The President
M. KERAVNOS
(1) Opinion of 25 November 2025 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2026/422/oj 1/1