European Commission calls for candidates for ESAs’ Board of Appeal

The European Commission has launched a call for expression of interest for the appointment of members to the Board of Appeal of the three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA – the ESAs).

This call aims to establish a reserve list of qualified candidates to fill vacancies that may arise within the Board of Appeal. The reserve list will remain valid for five years from its adoption date.

Inclusion on the reserve list does not guarantee appointment as a Member or Alternate. When a vacancy arises, the Management Boards of the respective ESAs, after consulting their Boards of Supervisors, will select and appoint a candidate from the reserve list. Candidates may also be invited by the European Parliament to make statements and respond to questions.

Details on application requirements and deadlines are available in the Official Journal of the European Union. Applications must be submitted by noon on 8 June 2026.

The Board of Appeal is a joint body of the ESAs, established to safeguard the rights of parties affected by ESA decisions. It operates independently and is responsible for ruling on appeals against certain decisions of the ESAs, in accordance with Article 60 of the ESAs’ regulations.