The European Parliament has approved the nomination of Boris Vujcic to become Vice-President of the European Central Bank, backing the appointment in plenary as part of the EU appointment process. The position is becoming vacant because the mandate of Spain’s Luis De Guindos ends on 31 May. MEPs voted 460 in favour, 68 against and 91 abstaining, confirming the favourable opinion issued by the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on 26 February. Under Article 283 of the EU Treaty, the ECB President, Vice-President and other Executive Board members are appointed by the European Council acting by qualified majority on a recommendation from the Council after consulting the European Parliament and the ECB Governing Council.