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ECB’s Kažimír Faces New Reappointment Obstacle as Political Stalemate Persists

ECB’s Kažimír Faces New Reappointment Obstacle as Political Stalemate Persists

By David Barwick – FRANKFURT (Econostream) – European Central Bank Governing Council member Peter Kažimír faces a fresh obstacle to securing a second term at the head of Slovakia’s national bank (NBS) after Slovak President Peter Pellegrini said he would not reappoint him without a final court ruling clearing him of wrongdoing, adding another condition to a nomination already blocked by disagreements within the governing coalition.

29 October 2026

ECB Tone Meter

Entire Governing Council

27 Members
Very Dovish
Very Hawkish

Executive Board

6 Members
Very Dovish
Very Hawkish

Evolution

Governing Council vs. Executive Board

As of 27 October 2026

Meeting Bias

ECB Governing Council Meeting