Eurogroup chooses ECB vice-president today in an uncertain race
This week’s Eurogroup meeting is special for several reasons. First, Bulgaria’s finance minister will be present for the first time, after the country adopted the euro on 1 January this year. Second, it will mark the debut of Greek Kyriakos Pierrakakis as president of the Eurogroup. Third, ...
Eurogroup to vote on Mário Centeno's candidacy on Monday
There are six candidates for vice-president of the European Central Bank, and among them is the former governor of the Bank of Portugal.
Eurogroup to vote on Monday on Centeno's candidacy for ECB vice-presidency
The Eurogroup will vote on Monday on the candidacy of former Bank of Portugal governor Mário Centeno, along with five others, for the vice-presidency of the European Central Bank, to replace Luis de Guindos from May — a decision is expected.
Eurogroup to vote on Monday on Centeno's candidacy for the ECB vice-presidency
The chosen candidate must secure the support of 72% of the member states of the single currency area (that is, at least 16 of the 21 euro area countries), representing at least 65% of the population.
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ECO Quiz: Did Mário Centeno announce his candidacy for the position of ECB Vice-President?
If you are reading this news in an app, access the quiz here. The week just ending was marked by the announcement of Mário Centeno's candidacy for the post of Vice-President of the European Central Bank. 'After more than three decades at the Bank of Portugal and nearly ten years in office ...'
Centeno at the centre of a race between Southern and Eastern Europe for the European Central Bank's number two
The government has formalised Mário Centeno's candidacy for Vice‑President of the European Central Bank. The former governor faces five rivals, none from Central Europe. Spain has no candidate and is not expected to back him. No women are among the candidates.
What are the duties and responsibilities of the ECB vice-president?
Mário Centeno was chosen by the Portuguese government for the post and could become the first Portuguese member of the ECB's executive board since the bank was established in 1998.
Centeno conveyed to the Government his 'wish and request' to stand as a candidate for ECB vice-president
The headline states that Centeno informed the Government of his expressed desire and formal request to be nominated as a candidate for the position of vice-president of the European Central Bank (ECB).
Mário Centeno to ECO: "The European Central Bank's agenda must evolve"
The European Central Bank (ECB) is one of the decisive pillars of Europe's standing and must continue to be “a pillar of credibility and of preserving economic stability”, argues Mário Centeno, the Portuguese candidate for the institution's vice-president post, in remarks to ECO. "Europe has entered a phase of structural uncertainty – driven by ...
Government submits Mário Centeno's candidacy for the European Central Bank vice-presidency
The Ministry of Finance announced today that it submitted, on Thursday, to the President of the Eurogroup the candidacy of former Governor of the Bank of Portugal Mário Centeno for the vice-presidency of the European Central Bank (ECB).
Mário Centeno available to stand for the ECB vice-presidency
The former governor of the Bank of Portugal told the newspaper 'ECO' that the candidacy is part of his 'persistent contribution to the deepening of European integration' and said he felt 'motivated and qualified' for the role.
Mário Centeno to be candidate for the ECB vice-presidency
The former governor told Eco he had expressed willingness to run for the ECB vice-presidency. The Government is expected to formalise that candidacy on Friday.
Mário Centeno moves forward with his candidacy for Vice‑President of the European Central Bank
The candidacy will be formalised on Friday.
Centeno advances bid to become ECB vice-president
The announcement of the former governor of the Bank of Portugal's candidacy for the position of vice-president of the European Central Bank (ECB) comes in an exclusive statement to ECO. The candidacy is expected to be formalised this Friday. Mário Centeno says he was “encouraged by European contacts”.
Mário Centeno announces candidacy for Vice-President of the ECB
The former governor of the Bank of Portugal has contacted several European officials and members of the Government in recent weeks to inform them of his availability.
ECB shortens response time for banks' requests to 15 days from January
The European Central Bank (ECB) will reduce the approval period for banks' share buy-backs to two weeks, rather than the current three months, from January, it was announced today.