Brussels on regulatory merger: EU law protects heads of bodies from early term termination

Brussels, 23 October - Commenting on a planned merger of regulatory bodies in Slovenia, the European Commission has stressed the importance of the independence of national regulatory authorities from political influence and market interest. It said EU law protects the mandates of the heads of such bodies, with mergers not deemed a sufficient ground for early termination.

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EU flags in front of the seat of the European Commission.
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