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		rmc on July 4, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: ACTA killed in EU parliament: 478 votes to 39 EU Commissoners are appointed by member states. Roughly one commisoner per state. The European Parliament is elected by the people. The Council of Ministers is made up of the governments.

zspade on July 4, 2012 [–]

Can not be un-appointed, or are they like US Supreme court judges and serve for "life".

rmc on July 4, 2012 | [–]

They can be removed from office, yes. The European Parliament can even impeech the lot of them.

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