Source: European Parliament
Priority question for written answer P-001794/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Fidias Panayiotou (NI)
In its capacity as guardian of the EU Treaties, we inform the Commission about the particular case of former Auditor General of Cyprus, Odysseas Michaelides, who was removed from his position by the Supreme Constitutional Court.
Considering that the Audit Office is a key institution in matters related to the use of public funds and that it conducts independent external audits of the executive authority, there are serious concerns that Odysseas Michaelides was removed because of his well-known anti-corruption activities.
In this context:
Will the Commission launch an official investigation into possible breaches of the rule of law in Cyprus with regard to the situation of former Auditor General, Odysseas Michaelides, and if justified, will the Commission propose an infringement procedure?
Submitted: 24.9.2024