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Appointment of the ECB Vice-President

Summary

The European Parliament supports the appointment of Luis de Guindos as Vice-President of the European Central Bank for an eight-year term starting in June 2018.
10 27.03.2018
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european union
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Key points

  • The European Parliament has given its approval for the appointment of Luis de Guindos as Vice-President of the European Central Bank.
  • The appointment is intended for an eight-year term, beginning on June 1, 2018.
  • The candidate's credentials were evaluated based on specific requirements regarding independence and competence set out in EU treaties.
  • The Parliament raised formal concerns regarding the lack of gender balance and the current selection procedures.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the Council recommendation for appointment of the Vice-President of the European Central Bank Appointment of the Vice-President of the European Central Bank
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