#32026D0755European Council Decision (EU) 2026/755 of 20 March 2026 appointing the Vice-President of the European Central Bank
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This decision formally appoints Mr Boris Vujčić as the new Vice-President of the European Central Bank (ECB). It replaces Luis de Guindos whose eight-year term ends on 31 May 2026. The appointment takes effect on 1 June 2026 and runs for a full eight-year non-renewable term as required by the Treaty. The European Council acted after receiving a formal recommendation from the Council, and positive opinions from the European Parliament and the ECB Governing Council. Boris Vujčić was judged to meet all professional and independence criteria set out in Article 283(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
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Key Changes
- Luis de Guindos' term as ECB Vice-President ends on 31 May 2026
- Boris Vujčić appointed as ECB Vice-President for a non-renewable term of eight years
- Appointment effective from 1 June 2026
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What this law requires
Boris Vujčić must assume office as Vice-President of the European Central Bank on 1 June 2026
Boris Vujčić's term of office as Vice-President of the European Central Bank is limited to eight years, non-renewable, ending on 31 May 2034
Boris Vujčić must meet and maintain all professional and independence criteria set out in Article 283(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union throughout his term
The European Central Bank must recognize the appointment of Boris Vujčić as Vice-President effective 1 June 2026, replacing Luis de Guindos