ECB’s No. 2 Job Attracts Bids From Six Euro-Area Countries

The competition for the ECB vice presidency underscores the growing ambitions of peripheral eurozone countries to assert their influence in central monetary policy discussions. As the euro area faces various economic challenges, the selection of a vice president from one of these nations could bring fresh perspectives and priorities to the ECB's decision-making processes. This may also signal a broader trend toward inclusivity in European economic governance.