European Central Bank (ECB): appointment of Vice-President

2010/0813(NLE)

PURPOSE: to appoint the Vice-President of the European Central Bank.

LEGISLATIVE ACT: Decision of the European Council 2010/223/EU appointing the Vice-President of the European Central Bank.

PURPOSE: under this Decision, Mr Vítor CONSTÂNCIO is hereby appointed Vice-President of the European Central Bank for a term of office of 8 years.

This appointment takes effect from 1 June 2010.