ECB Vice President Succession Process Begins with Six Candidates Nominated
Six candidates have been nominated for the European Central Bank vice president role, replacing Luis de Guindos in May 2026. Euro zone finance ministers will select one candidate on January 19, initiating a two-year overhaul of the ECB's executive board.
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The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to undergo a significant leadership transition as six candidates vie for the position of vice president, replacing Luis de Guindos luis de guindoswhen his term concludes at the end of May 2026. This marks the beginning of a structured succession process that will see euro zone finance ministers nominate one candidate on January 19. The selection will then undergo consultations with the ECB and the European Parliament before a final decision is made by EU leaders in March.
