European Central Bank (ECB): appointment of Vice-President
2018/0804(NLE)
The European Parliament decided to deliver a favourable opinion on the Council recommendation to appoint Luis de Guindos as Vice-President of the European Central Bank.
Luis de Guindos has been Minister of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness of Spain since 2011.
Parliament, however, raised concerns about the gender balance, the selection process, the timetable for appointment and political independence. Members also asked the Council to engage in a dialogue with Parliament as regards the possibilities of improving the process for upcoming appointments.