Luis de Guindos is in the running for the ECB job. Photo: AFPIrish central bank chief Philip Lane, who is running for the vice-presidency of the European Central Bank, on Thursday won the backing of a key European Parliament committee. "Some groups expressed reservations for Minister De Guindos' appointment," he added in a statement. The final decision will be taken on March 22 at an EU summit after consultations with the European Parliament and the ECB's Governing Council. Luis de Guindos said this month he was "convinced" he will have enough support to clinch the post after Madrid officially nominated him for the job.

Source: The Local February 15, 2018 16:30 UTC