Jörg Asmussen benoemd in Raad van Bestuur Europese Centrale Bank (en)

Jörg Asmussen is appointed to the executive board of the European Central Bank.

The European Council today adopted a decision appointing Jörg Asmussen (Germany) member of the executive board of the European Central Bank for a term of eight years as from 1 January 2012.

He will succeed Jürgen Stark (Germany), who announced his resignation on 9 September. Mr Stark has agreed to remain in function until his successor takes up his responsibilities.

The executive board of the ECB is responsible for implementation of monetary policy for the euro area, as laid down by the governing council. It is composed of the President, a vice-president and four other members, all nominated for non-renewable terms of eight years. The governing council is composed of the six members of the executive board and the governors of the national central banks of the member states of the euro area.

Annex: Curriculum Vitae of Jörg Asmussen.