The European Committee of the Regions has formally notified the Council of the European Union of the loss of mandate of a member, according to a transmission note dated 26 June 2026. The notification, sent by Secretary-General Petr Blížkovský to Council Secretary-General Thérèse Blanchet, is referenced as document 11018/26 and includes an attached letter (IM 4270 2026). The note does not specify the member's name, nationality, or reason for the mandate loss. The European Committee of the Regions is an EU advisory body representing local and regional authorities; its members are appointed for five-year terms. The Council will acknowledge the vacancy, and the relevant member state is expected to nominate a replacement in due course.
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