For det første er dette problem reguleret i traktatens artikel 144, stk. 2, hvor der står, at Kommissionens medlemmer viderefører de løbende forretninger, indtil deres efterfølgere er blevet udnævnt.
In the first place, this problem is covered by Article 144(2) of the Treaty, which says that the members of the Commission must continue to deal with current business until such time as their successors are appointed.