The European Central Bank’s Governing Council has no objection to Boris Vujčić’s appointment as Vice-President, effective from June 1, 2026, for a non-renewable eight-year term.
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) today adopted an opinion on a recommendation from the Council of the European Union regarding the appointment of the ECB Vice-President.
The Council had no objection to the proposed candidate, Boris Vujčić, who is recognized for his standing and professional experience in monetary policy or banking matters, as required by Article 283(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Mr. Vujčić is currently serving 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 1 June 2026. He will succeed Luis de Guindos, whose term ends on 31 May 2026.
