Finance
ECB approves Vujcic as new vice-president
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 25, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 25, 2026
Quick Summary
The ECB approved Boris Vujcic as its next vice-president, with an eight-year term starting June 1, 2026. The Croatia central bank governor was chosen by eurozone finance ministers in January to succeed Luis de Guindos.
ECB Confirms Boris Vujcic as New Vice-President, Term Begins in June
Term Start and Duration
Appointment Details and Timeline
FRANKFURT, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank on Wednesday approved the appointment of Boris Vujcic as its new Vice-President for an eight-year term starting in June.
Who Is Boris Vujcic?
Selection by Eurozone Finance Ministers
Vujcic, currently Croatia's central bank governor, was picked by euro zone's finance ministers last month.
(Reporting by Francesco Canepa; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Key Takeaways
- •ECB approved Boris Vujcic as the next vice-president.
- •His eight-year term is set to start on June 1, 2026.
- •Vujcic currently serves as Croatia’s central bank governor.
- •Eurozone finance ministers selected him in January.
- •He succeeds Spain’s Luis de Guindos.
Frequently Asked Questions about ECB approves Vujcic as new vice-president
1What is the main topic?
The European Central Bank approved Boris Vujcic as its next vice-president, with his eight-year term beginning in June 2026 after backing from eurozone finance ministers.
2Who is Boris Vujcic?
He is the governor of Croatia’s central bank and a member of the ECB’s Governing Council, chosen to succeed Luis de Guindos as ECB vice-president.
3When does his term start and how long is it?
His term starts on June 1, 2026, and lasts for eight years, in line with the ECB Executive Board’s non-renewable mandate.
