(19 March 2026 – Europe) The European Council today appointed Boris Vujčić as Vice-President of the European Central Bank for a non-renewable 8-year term.
The new Vice-President will replace Luis de Guindos as of 1 June 2026.
The decision was taken after having consulted both the European Parliament and the European Central Bank’s Governing Council.
The Eurogroup gave its support to Mr Vujčić’s candidacy on 19 January. On 26 January 2026, the Council adopted a recommendation to the European Council on his appointment as Vice-President of the European Central Bank.