European Commission launches call for candidates for the 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 a period of five years from the date of its adoption.

Inclusion on the reserve list does not guarantee appointment as a Member or Alternate of the Board of Appeal. When a vacancy arises, the Management Boards of the respective ESAs, following consultation with their Boards of Supervisors, will select and appoint a candidate from the reserve list. Candidates nominated as Members or Alternates may also be invited by the European Parliament to make a statement and respond to questions.

Further details on the call for candidates, including application requirements and deadlines, are available in the Official Journal of the European Union. Applications must be submitted by noon on 8 June 2026.

Background

The Board of Appeal is a joint body of the ESAs. It was established under the ESAs’ founding regulations to safeguard the rights of parties affected by decisions taken by the ESAs. 

While its secretariat is supported by the ESAs, the Board of Appeal operates in a fully independent and impartial manner. The Board is responsible for ruling on appeals against certain decisions of the ESAs, in accordance with Article 60 of the ESAs’ regulations.