THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 259 thereof,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision 2006/524/EC, Euratom of 11 July 2006 appointing Czech, German, Estonian, Spanish, French, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Luxembourg, Hungarian, Maltese, Austrian, Slovenian and Slovak members of the European Economic and Social Committee(1),
Having regard to the proposal of the German Government,
Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,
Whereas two members' seats on the European Economic and Social Committee have become vacant following the death of Ms Karin ALLEWELDT and the resignation of Ms Amelie BUNTENBACH,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: