Appointment of Frank Elderson to the ECB Executive Board

Summary

The European Parliament supports the appointment of Frank Elderson to the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, while calling for better gender balance in future nominations.
9 14.12.2020
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Key points

  • The European Parliament has given a favorable opinion on appointing Frank Elderson to the ECB Executive Board.
  • The appointment is intended for an eight-year term starting in mid-December 2020.
  • The candidate has significant experience in banking supervision and legal matters from his time at the Dutch Central Bank.
  • The Parliament expressed dissatisfaction with current appointment procedures, specifically regarding the lack of gender-balanced shortlists.
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