Decision taken during the Eurogroup meeting. In the end, Boris Vujcic was chosen. Also, José Luís Carneiro challenges the Prime Minister to be clearer about who he will support in the second round.
6pm — Mário Centeno out of the running for ECB vice-presidency
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.







