Brussels, 04/05/2010 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 3 May, the College of Commissioners swore a solemn oath at the European Union Court of Justice (EUCJ), pledging to respect the EU Treaties and to be completely independent in carrying out their duties during their five-year term of office, which began on 10 February 2010. For the first time, the Commissioners also explicitly pledged to respect the new Charter of Fundamental Rights.
In the oath, the members of the College undertake that, in...