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Centeno: 'There is still a lack of alignment among the major countries' in the race for the ECB

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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.

Público16 Jan

Centeno: 'There is still a lack of alignment among the major countries' in the race for the ECB

Eurogroup debates relief measures for the impact of the Middle East conflict today, with warnings of limited support

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The Eurogroup argues that eurozone countries should move forward with support to alleviate the economic difficulties of families and help businesses, while maintaining fiscal sustainability.

Correio da Manhã27 Mar

Eurogroup debates relief measures for the impact of the Middle East conflict today, with warnings of limited support

Boris Vujčić, the new ECB vice‑president from Croatia who defeated Centeno

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Chosen from six candidates, the governor of the Croatian National Bank secured the Eurogroup's consensus and will be the next vice‑president of the ECB.

Expresso22 Jan

Boris Vujčić, the new ECB vice‑president from Croatia who defeated Centeno

Centeno falls short at the ECB and is once again left halfway

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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.

Público20 Jan

Centeno falls short at the ECB and is once again left halfway

ECB: Centeno congratulates Boris Vujčić but calls for greater Portuguese representation in European regulation

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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 ...

ECO19 Jan

ECB: Centeno congratulates Boris Vujčić but calls for greater Portuguese representation in European regulation

6pm — Mário Centeno out of the running for ECB vice-presidency

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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.

Observador19 Jan

6pm — Mário Centeno out of the running for ECB vice-presidency

Centeno out of the running for ECB vice‑presidency; the Croatian wins

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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.

Expresso19 Jan

Centeno out of the running for ECB vice‑presidency; the Croatian wins

Centeno out of the race for the ECB vice-presidency

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At the Eurogroup meeting the successor to Luis de Guindos as ECB vice-president was discussed. Centeno was left out of the race. The Croatian candidate won.

Expresso19 Jan

Centeno out of the race for the ECB vice‑presidency

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On Monday the Government withdrew the candidacy of former Bank of Portugal governor and minister Mário Centeno for the vice‑presidency of the European Central Bank (ECB). The decision was announced after a second round of voting at the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels. In the third round the Croatian Boris Vujcic was appointed.

RTP Notícias19 Jan

ECB vice-presidency: Croatian chosen after government withdraws Centeno's nomination

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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.

RTP Notícias19 Jan

ECB vice-presidency: Croatian chosen after government withdraws Centeno's nomination

Eurogroup to elect new ECB vice‑president and Centeno is among the names mentioned

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The Eurogroup votes on Monday to choose the new vice‑president of the European Central Bank (ECB) in a process featuring six candidates, among them the former governor of the Bank of Portugal, Mário Centeno.

RTP Notícias19 Jan

Eurogroup to elect new ECB vice‑president and Centeno is among the names mentioned

Eurogroup to elect new ECB vice-president; Centeno among those named

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The Eurogroup will vote on Monday to choose the new Vice-President of the European Central Bank (ECB), in a process featuring six candidates, including the former governor of the Bank of Portugal, Mário Centeno.

RTP Notícias19 Jan

Eurogroup to elect new ECB vice-president; Centeno among those named

ECB: 'It's difficult' to elect Centeno, but there is 'some hope'

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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.

Observador19 Jan

ECB: 'It's difficult' to elect Centeno, but there is 'some hope'