Press Release: Juncker Commission takes oath of independence at the European Court of Justice

President Jean-Claude Juncker and the Members of the College of Commissioners took their formal oath of office on the 10 December 2014 in Luxembourg, at the Court of Justice of the EU. With this “solemn undertaking”, the members of the Commission pledged to respect the Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU, to carry out their responsibilities in complete independence and in the general interest of the Union. Commissioners also promised not to seek or take instructions from any authorities, to refrain from engaging in actions incompatible with their duties and performance of their tasks, and to respect their obligations during and after their term of office.

EUROPA: DG EU law and publications: EUR-Lex: EUR-Lex - 12012E/TXT - EN http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:12012E/TXT

ESO: Background information: European Commission swears oath to respect the EU Treaties http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-european-commission-swears-oath-to-respect-the-eu-treaties/

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