At the Eurogroup meeting they are discussing which candidates could succeed Luis de Guindos as Vice‑President of the ECB. Centeno is out of the race. The contest was won by the governor of Croatia's central bank, Boris Vujčić.
Centeno out of the running for ECB vice‑presidency; the Croatian wins
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.




