Appointment of the Chairperson of the European Banking Authority

The decision appoints the new Chairperson of the European Banking Authority (EBA) for a fixed term, following the resignation of the previous Chairperson.

Non-legislative act

Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/809 of 30 March 2026 on the appointment of the Chairperson of the European Banking Authority (EBA).

Content

The decision appoints Mr François-Louis MICHAUD as Chairperson of the European Banking Authority.

His term of office is set at five years, starting on 16 April 2026.

The appointment follows the end of the mandate of the previous Chairperson, Mr José Manuel CAMPA, whose term ended on 31 January 2026 after his resignation on 15 September 2025.

Procedural context

The decision is based on Article 48(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 establishing the European Banking Authority.

In line with that Regulation, the Chairperson is selected on the basis of merit, skills, knowledge of financial institutions and markets, and relevant experience in financial supervision and regulation, following an open selection procedure respecting gender balance and published in the Official Journal.

The Board of Supervisors of the EBA, assisted by the Commission, drew up a shortlist of two qualified candidates and submitted it to the Council on 18 December 2025.

On 14 January 2026, the two shortlisted candidates were interviewed by the Presidency of the Council on behalf of the Member States. On 4 February 2026, the Council selected Mr François-Louis MICHAUD and notified the European Parliament, requesting its confirmation. The European Parliament confirmed the appointment on 10 March 2026, enabling the Council to adopt this implementing decision.

Entry into force

The decision enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, i.e. on 7 April 2026.

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