On Monday the Government withdrew the candidacy of former Bank of Portugal governor and ex‑minister Mário Centeno for the vice‑presidency of the European Central Bank (ECB). The decision was taken in a second round of voting at the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels. In the third round the Croatian Boris Vujcic was ultimately appointed.
ECB vice-presidency: Croatian chosen after government withdraws Centeno's nomination
Monday, 19 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Eurogroup is a meeting of finance ministers from the 20 European Union countries that use the Euro currency. It coordinates economic policies and manages financial stability, including responses to energy price volatility caused by global conflicts. Residents should note that its decisions influence inflation and the broader economic environment across the Eurozone.
