L 127/110 Official Journal of the European Union 29.4.2004 COUNCIL DECISION of 26 April 2004 appointing a new member of the Commission of the European Communities (2004/442[EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 215 thereof, Whereas: On 17 April 2004 Mr Pedro SOLBES resigned from his post as a member of the Commission. He should be replaced for the remainder of his term of office, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Atrticle 1 Mr Joaquin ALMUNIA AMANN is hereby appointed a member of the Commission for the period from 26 April 2004 to 31 October 2004. Atticle 2 This Decision shall take effect on 26 April 2004. Atrticle 3 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Done at Luxembourg, 26 April 2004. For the Council The President B. COWEN