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He was a candidate for the vice-presidency of the European Central Bank, but was overtaken by Boris Vujcic, a Croat. Also, Seguro is brimming with strength (and support) ahead of the second round.
Joaquim Miranda Sarmento said on Tuesday that he had expected Mário Centeno to be elected vice‑president of the ECB, but a lack of support forced the government to withdraw from the race.
The Portuguese Government said on Tuesday that it “had expected” that former governor of the Bank of Portugal and former minister Mário Centeno would have secured the vice‑presidency of the European Central Bank (ECB), but the candidacy did not receive sufficient support and was withdrawn. "Naturally, we would have liked him to succeed. I have said here several times that, whenever a ...
Two years ago, at a meeting of Mediterranean central banks in Split, Croatia, Boris Vujčić told the story of Diocletian, the Roman emperor who more than 1,700 years ago fought a hard battle against hyperinflation. “His predecessors, like many other rulers in history, had the brilliant idea of increasing the amount of money by minting ...”
Presidency of the Republic, government leadership, the IMF, reappointment at the Bank of Portugal and now the ECB: Centeno — the Ronaldo of finance who led the Eurogroup — lost the vice-presidency to Croatia.
Mário Centeno reached on Monday the second of three Eurogroup votes but ultimately failed to be chosen as vice‑president of the European Central Bank, a contest in which he had been involved in recent months. The winner was the Croatian Boris Vujčić, who in the final round of voting faced Olli Rehn of Finland. In ...
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.
The governor of the Croatian National Bank was the big winner
Published at 18:00: Boris Vujcic has been chosen to serve as vice‑president of the European Central Bank (ECB).
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.
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.
The Finance Minister described the race for the European Central Bank (ECB) vice-presidency as a 'difficult election'. The former governor of the Bank of Portugal and ex-minister Mário Centeno is contesting the post today in Brussels, but the minister said he still had 'some hope'.
The Finance Minister emphasises the difficulties his predecessor will face in winning the race for a post at the European Central Bank.
The Minister of Finance, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, says that Mário Centeno's election as Vice‑President of the ECB will be “difficult” because “there are regional balances that need to be taken into account”.
Miranda Sarmento says it is 'difficult' to secure Mário Centeno's election to the ECB vice-presidency, but the minister retains 'some hope'. The President of the Eurogroup indicates the decision will be deferred.
The Portuguese government described the contest for the European Central Bank's vice‑president position — in which Mário Centeno is a candidate — as a 'difficult election', signalling strong competition and uncertain prospects.
'Quite difficult', but with 'some hope': this is how Portuguese Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento views Mário Centeno's prospects of winning the race for the position of Vice‑President of the European Central Bank (ECB), the name expected to be announced at the Eurogroup meeting this Monday. 'It is a difficult election, because those who are leaving ...'
The vote is scheduled for late Monday afternoon and is the final item on the agenda of the meeting of euro-area finance ministers taking place in Brussels. Ministers will decide the successor to Luis de Guindos, who leaves the post at the end of May.
The former governor of the Bank of Portugal is one of the favourites for the post.
Euro-area finance ministers could decide on Monday the next Vice-President of the ECB. Centeno tells Observador he is standing as a candidate for Portugal and for himself. Could he win this 'game of chess'?
With the Eurogroup set to choose the ECB vice-president on Monday, former Portuguese central bank governor Mário Centeno—one of two front-runners—says there remains a lack of alignment among major EU countries. Speaking to PÚBLICO, Centeno urges reaffirmation of the reasons for his candidacy and signals that political negotiations, policy priorities and regulatory direction will be decisive in the appointment. The comments frame the contest as both a balance-of-power and policy-choice moment for the ECB’s future leadership.
Centeno is using all his contacts to secure the ECB vice-presidency. Negotiations are being handled by Paulo Rangel and Miranda Sarmento. The Eurogroup will decide on Monday.
The Eurogroup will hold a vote on Monday to decide whether to support Mário Centeno's nomination for the vice-presidency of the European Central Bank (ECB).
