The vote took place at today’s Eurogroup meeting. As the only candidate and the incumbent Eurogroup President, Minister Donohoe was elected unanimously.
Speaking after his re-election, Minister Donohoe said:
“I am enormously privileged that my colleagues have entrusted me with a second term working on their behalf. My first priority, is to deliver tangible results from our policy coordination to allow us to overcome the challenges that we are facing, and to pursue the great opportunities that await the euro and the people of Europe.”
In line with the usual practice for the President of the Eurogroup, Minister Donohoe was also elected as the Chair of the ESM Board of Governors.
The new term will start on 13 January 2023.
