A cover note from the Permanent Representative of Spain to the EU, dated 1 July 2026, proposes the appointment of Ms María del Mar Vaquero Perianez as an alternate member of the European Committee of the Regions for the 2025-2030 term. The proposal follows a change in her regional responsibilities and title within the Government of Aragón, where she now serves as Vice-President and Regional Minister for the Presidency, Justice and Culture, having previously held the portfolio for the Presidency, the Economy and Justice.
The document formally notifies the Council of the proposed appointment in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and relevant national procedures. The candidate holds a political mandate in a regional entity, making her eligible for membership. The proposal is accompanied by the official appointment published in the Official Gazette of Aragón.
This appointment ensures continued representation of the Autonomous Community of Aragón in the Committee of the Regions, reflecting an internal reorganization of regional government responsibilities. The change aligns EU representation with current political mandates and may bring updated regional perspectives from Aragón to the Committee's policy discussions. The procedure demonstrates the mechanism for member states to update their Committee of the Regions delegations during the mandate period.