ECB approves candidate Boris Vujčić for Vice-President

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has adopted an opinion on a recommendation from the Council of the European Union regarding the appointment of the ECB Vice-President.

The Council expressed no objection to the proposed candidate, Boris Vujčić, who is recognized for his standing and professional experience in monetary policy and banking matters, as required by Article 283(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Mr. Vujčić currently serves as the Governor of Hrvatska narodna banka.

Following the Governing Council’s opinion and the European Parliament’s opinion, the European Council will appoint the new Vice-President. The Governing Council’s opinion will be published shortly in the Official Journal of the European Union and will be available on the ECB’s website in all official EU languages.

Mr. Vujčić will serve a non-renewable term of eight years, starting from June 1, 2026. He will succeed Luis de Guindos, whose term ends on May 31, 2026.