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Appointment of the Vice-President of the European Central Bank

2026/0801(NLE)

The decision appoints a new Vice-President of the European Central Bank (ECB) for a fixed term, following the expiry of the mandate of the current office-holder.

Non-legislative act

European Council Decision (EU) 2026/755 of 20 March 2026 appointing the Vice-President of the European Central Bank.

Content

The decision notes that, under European Council Decision (EU) 2018/509, the term of office of Mr Luis de Guindos Jurado as Vice-President of the ECB expires on 31 May 2026, making it necessary to appoint a successor.

The European Council appoints Mr Boris Vujčić as Vice-President of the ECB. His term of office is set at eight years, starting on 1 June 2026.

Procedural context

The appointment is made under Article 283(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The decision refers to:

  • the Council Recommendation of 26 January 2026 on the appointment of the Vice-President of the ECB;
  • the opinion of the European Parliament of 10 March 2026;
  • the opinion of the Governing Council of the ECB of 25 February 2026.

Entry into force

The decision enters into force on the date of its adoption, i.e. 20 March 2026. It was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series) on 27 March 2026.

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