Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001147/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Thierry Mariani (PfE)
The former Director-General of DG MOVE has been entangled in accusations of conflict of interest in connection with Qatar.
Yet, despite this, he is still working for the Commission, where, at his request, he has been transferred to the post of ‘hors classe adviser’ to DG INTPA[1].
The thing is, that directorate is specifically responsible for relations between the European Union and foreign powers, which raises questions as to whether it is appropriate to assign a senior official with a tarnished reputation to the position.
Furthermore, no clear information has been provided on whether the Commission has imposed any sanctions or measures against him.
- 1.Can the Commission clarify the former Director-General of DG MOVE’s exact status, role and functions in DG INTPA? Why, when he is accused of having a conflict of interest, does this former senior DG MOVE official continue to be employed in a directorate responsible for the EU’s external relations?
- 2.Has the Commission made him face internal sanctions or any other measure designed to prevent further risks of undermining the integrity of the EU institutions?
Submitted: 18.3.2025
- [1] https://op.europa.eu/en/web/who-is-who/organization/-/organization/INTPA/COM_CRF_252008