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Appointment of the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority

TA-10-2026-0285 · P10_TA(2026)0285 · PE791.892

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Parliament approves 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, and the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs held a hearing with him on 2 September 2026. The term of office of the current Executive Director ended on 30 March 2026.

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 of the European Banking Authority proposed the appointment on 21 July 2026, following an open selection procedure.
  4. The proposal was made in accordance with 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 from members.

Who is affected

  • Thomas Gstädtner: appointed as Executive Director of the European Banking Authority for five years.
  • European Banking Authority: its Executive Director post is filled by the approved appointment.

Figures and deadlines

  • five years — the term of office of the Executive Director proposed by the Board of Supervisors.
  • 30 March 2026 — the date the term of office of the current Executive Director ended.
  • 21 July 2026 — the date the Board of Supervisors proposed the appointment.
  • 2 September 2026 — the date the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs held a hearing with Thomas Gstädtner.

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