The European Parliament,

–   having regard to Article 217(2) of the EC Treaty,

–   having regard to point 5 of the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the Commission(1),

–   having regard to the proposal of 9 May 2008 to change the allocation of the responsibilities of Vice-President of the Commission Jacques Barrot,

–   having regard to the hearing of the Vice-President before its committee responsible on 16 June 2008,

–   having regard to Rule 99 of its Rules of Procedure,

1.  Approves the new allocation of the responsibilities of Vice-President Jacques Barrot for the remainder of the Commission's term of office until 31 October 2009;

2.  Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council, the Commission and the governments of the Member States.

(1) OJ C 117 E, 18.5.2006, p. 123.