The expected appointment of Yves Mersch to the executive board of the European Central Bank by Eurozone governments, using a written procedure with no debate, has been blocked after at least one EU member state raised concerns with the procedure. The Greens had criticised plans to use this untransparent procedure (1), with a view to […]
ECB executive board: Bulldozing through of Mersch appointment an affront to EU democratic process
Governments from Eurozone member states are expected to confirm the appointment of Yves Mersch to the executive board of the European Central Bank on Monday, ignoring a vote of the European Parliament (1). Commenting on the situation, Greens/EFA co-president Rebecca Harms stated: “Bulldozing through the appointment of Yves Mersch to the ECB executive board and […]
Letter to Herman Van Rompuy on the nomination of Yves Mersch
Dear President, On Octobre 25, the Plenary of the European Parliament has, for the first time, rejected a nominee chosen by the Council of ministers for the ECB board, Mr Yves Mersch. The Parliament, directly elected by the European Citizens, has expressed serious concerns on gender balance and, more broadly, on the lack of diversity […]
ECB board vote: EPP shows flagrant disregard for democratic process
The European People’s Party has called on EU governments to ignore today’s vote by the European Parliament to reject the sole candidate, Yves Mersch, for the vacancy on the executive board of the European Central Bank. The rejection was supported due to the failure to consider any female candidates for the vacancy. The Greens hit […]
ECB executive board: EP takes stand against exclusion of women from Euro decision-making
The European Parliament today voted to reject the sole candidate (1), Yves Mersch, for the vacancy on the executive board of the European Central Bank, endorsing a vote by the EP’s economic affairs committee. The rejection was supported due to the failure to consider any female candidates for the vacancy, despite the issue previously being […]
Financial transaction tax: Ball set rolling for FTT coalition of the willing
The Greens | European Free Alliance in the European Parliament PRESS RELEASE – Strasbourg, 23 October 2012 The European Commission today set out proposals for the launch of an enhanced cooperation procedure, with a view to introducing a financial transaction tax for an initial group of 10 EU member states (1). Commenting on the proposals, […]