The election of Vujčić as Vice President of the European Central Bank is a great recognition for Croatia as well

As the Prime Minister wrote on Platform X, the Eurogroup nominated Vujčić, among six candidates, for the new Vice-President of the European Central Bank. He also emphasized that this is a great international success for Croatia and a strong confirmation of the expertise and credibility of the Governor's work in recent years.

He added that the Government proposed and systematically lobbied for the candidacy of Boris Vujčić, to which the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Marko Primorac and Croatian diplomacy, and in particular the Permanent Representation of Croatia to the European Union, made significant contributions.

Plenković also wrote that Vujčić's nomination for the second highest position in the European Central Bank also represents recognition for Croatia as a new member of the euro area, which, despite numerous global challenges, has preserved economic and financial stability.

He particularly emphasized that Boris Vujčić is the first candidate for Vice-President of the European Central Bank from among the new member states of the European Union and the first from Central and Eastern Europe. Finally, he thanked the member states of the euro area for their support for the Croatian candidate.

Reputation, expertise and long-term experience

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Marko Primorac also pointed out that the election of CNB Governor Boris Vujčić as Vice-President of the European Central Bank is a great recognition for him personally and for the Republic of Croatia.

“Due to his reputation in international financial circles, his great expertise and long-term experience, he is a candidate who can greatly contribute to the work of the European Central Bank. This is a great success not only for Boris Vujčić but also for the Republic of Croatia,” Primorac said after the meeting of eurozone finance ministers.