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Appointment of the Chairperson of the European Banking Authority

TA-10-2026-0061 · P10_TA(2026)0061 · PE784.336

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Parliament approves the appointment of François-Louis Michaud as Chairperson of the European Banking Authority for a five-year term, following the Council's proposal of 4 February 2026. The appointment follows an open selection procedure and a hearing by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs on 25 February 2026.

Key points

  1. Parliament approves the appointment of François-Louis Michaud as Chairperson of the European Banking Authority.
  2. The Council proposed the appointment on 4 February 2026, upon confirmation by Parliament, for a term of office of five years.
  3. The Chairperson is selected on merit, skills, knowledge of financial institutions and markets, and experience relevant to financial supervision and regulation, following an open selection procedure respecting gender balance.
  4. The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs held a hearing with the candidate on 25 February 2026.
  5. The current Chairperson resigned on 31 January 2026.

Who is affected

  • François-Louis Michaud: appointed Chairperson of the European Banking Authority for a five-year term.
  • The European Banking Authority: gets a new Chairperson.

Figures and deadlines

  • five years — term of office of the Chairperson.
  • 4 February 2026 — date of the Council's letter proposing the appointment.
  • 25 February 2026 — date of the committee hearing with the candidate.
  • 31 January 2026 — date the current Chairperson resigned.

Legal basis: Article 48(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010.