Boris Vujčić approved as next ECB Vice-President
The European Central Bank's Governing Council has approved Boris Vujčić as the proposed candidate for its next Vice-President. He is set to begin his non-renewable eight-year term on June 1, 2026, succeeding Luis de Guindos.
From Zagreb to Frankfurt
The European Central Bank's (ECB) Governing Council has formally adopted its opinion regarding the appointment of its future Vice-President, giving its full approval to the proposed candidate, Boris Vujčić.
Mr. Vujčić, who currently serves as the Governor of Hrvatska narodna banka (the Croatian National Bank), was deemed to possess the recognised standing and professional experience in monetary policy and banking matters, as explicitly required by Article 283(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
This procedural step is crucial for ensuring the continuity and expertise within the ECB's executive board.
The Governing Council's unanimous decision underscores confidence in Mr. Vujčić's qualifications and his ability to contribute effectively to the central bank's mandate of maintaining price stability in the euro area.
His extensive background in national central banking positions him well for this significant role at the European level.
Eight-year term begins June 1
Boris Vujčić is set to commence his non-renewable eight-year term as Vice-President of the ECB on June 1, 2026. He will succeed Luis de Guindos, whose current term concludes on May 31, 2026. The appointment process involves further steps following the Governing Council's opinion.
Specifically, the European Parliament must also provide its opinion on the candidate.
Subsequently, the European Council will make the final appointment.
The Governing Council's opinion will be officially published in the Official Journal of the European Union and made available on the ECB's website in all official EU languages, ensuring transparency in the appointment procedure.