LISBON (Reuters) - The Bank of Portugal's ethics committee will meet on Monday to evaluate the conduct of governor Mario Centeno, whose independence came into question after the departing prime minister proposed him as a potential replacement, local media said.
Local media reported that Centeno had agreed to let his name go forward, raising concerns that his links to the PS remained strong and calling into question his independence if he remained central bank governor.
Rebelo de Sousa rejected Costa's proposal and called the election instead.
Centeno's quick move from the finance ministry to the central bank in July 2020, during Costa's second term, had previously raised eyebrows.
A central bank spokesperson said it was up to the committee to comment on the matter.
Persons:
Mario Centeno, Antonio Costa, illegalities, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Costa, Rebelo de Sousa, Centeno, Costa's, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, Negocios, Catarina Demony, Sergio Goncalves, Kevin Liffey
Organizations:
Bank, Socialist, European Central Bank policymaker, Local, Social Democrats, Eco, Jornal
Locations:
LISBON