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REPORT (N10-0031/2026 – C100192/2026 – 2026/0901(NLE)) 2026-09-03

On the proposal for the appointment of the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority

Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs · Rapporteur: Aurore Lalucq

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Parliament's committee report proposes a decision approving the appointment of Thomas Gstädtner as Executive Director of the European Banking Authority for a term of five years. The Board of Supervisors proposed him on 21 July 2026 after an open selection procedure, under Article 51(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010. The current Executive Director's term ended on 30 March 2026, and the committee held a hearing with the candidate on 2 September 2026.

Committee position. The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs approves the appointment of Thomas Gstädtner as Executive Director of the European Banking Authority, following its hearing with him.

Key points

  1. Parliament approves the appointment of Thomas Gstädtner as Executive Director of the European Banking Authority.
  2. The appointment is for a term of office of five years.
  3. The Board of Supervisors proposed the appointment on 21 July 2026 following an open selection procedure.
  4. The proposal was made under Article 51(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010.
  5. The term of office of the current Executive Director ended on 30 March 2026.
  6. The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs held a hearing with Thomas Gstädtner on 2 September 2026, where he made an opening statement and answered questions.
  7. The report was drawn up under Parliament's powers in Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010, in particular Article 51, and the committee's procedures for appointments to regulatory and supervisory bodies.

Who is affected

  • Thomas Gstädtner: approved as Executive Director of the European Banking Authority for five years.
  • European Banking Authority: its next Executive Director is approved by Parliament.

Figures and deadlines

  • 30 March 2026: end of the current Executive Director's term of office.
  • 21 July 2026: date the Board of Supervisors proposed the appointment.
  • five years: term of office of the proposed Executive Director.
  • 2 September 2026: date of the committee hearing with the candidate.

Legal basis: Article 51(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority).

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