The fast-track procedure enabling Martin Selmayr, the former head of cabinet of the European Commission president, to be appointed secretary-general of the same institution at the end of February, replacing Alexander Italianer, has created incredulity with Renouveau et Démocratie (R&D), the union for staff of the European institutions (see EUROPE 11969).
While the news that has appeared in the press is well established, "you will agree with us that this involves an absolutely...