19/07/2012 (Agence Europe) - Yves Mersch appointed. The European Central Bank's board of governors has approved the appointment of Yves Mersch from Luxembourg to the ECB board. Mersch was appointed on Monday 9 July by the 17 eurozone finance ministers (see EUROPE 10652). The decision is expected to be confirmed by the European Council, following the recommendation by the Council of Governors and the European Parliament. (EL/transl.fl)