The Council submitted to the European Council, in accordance with Article 283 TFEU, a recommendation on the appointment of Mr Mario DRAGHI as President of the European Central Bank for a term of office of eight years with effect from 1 November 2011.
By letter of 20 May 2011, the European Council consulted the European Parliament on this recommendation, in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 283 (2) TFEU. It also consulted the Governing Council of the European Central Bank.