The President is appointed by the European Council, while the European Parliament and the Bank’s Governing Council are consulted.

Prior to the vote, the candidate will receive a series of questions for written answer, and be invited to a hearing before the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON). The ECB President is a key figure within the Eurosystem when setting monetary policy for the euro area.

The Presidents were Alexandre Lamfalussy (1994-1997), founding president of the EMI, forerunner of the ECB, Wim Duisenberg (1998-2004), Jean-Claude Trichet (2004-2011) and Mario Draghi (2011-)

Appointment of the President of the ECB

Exchange of views with Mario DRAGHI, candidate to the Presidency to the European Central Bank: extracts

Confirmation hearing of Jean-Claude TRICHET as the next President of the European Central Bank: extracts

Hearing of Wim DUISENBERG, candidate for the presidency for the Executive Board of the European Central Bank - Committee on Economic and Monetary affairs

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