Text tabled : A7-0184/2012

  Monica Luisa Macovei (PPE), in writing. – I support the regulation of the European Parliament and the Council to allow temporary judges to be appointed to the EU Civil Service Tribunal.

Since the tribunal consists of just seven judges, its work can be severely affected if one member is unable to perform his or her duties. It is crucial that the tribunal carry out its judicial functions. The temporary judges would only be able to perform strictly judicial duties and would not participate in administration or elections. They would be selected according to capability and flexibility to immediately perform the duties of the tribunal. Thus, I find this proposal a realistic solution to ensure the tribunal’s work does not get disrupted or adversely affected.