Politics
The timing of the proposed meeting is crucial, given the fragile Trump-engineered peace agreement to end the Gaza war, but also because Athens is particularly eager to promote multi-lateral cooperation schemes in the eastern Mediterranean
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis invited farmer representatives to talks Monday at 5 PM, emphasizing dialogue and government support for agriculture while highlighting economic growth and urging political unity among his party members
The Eurogroup, a key forum for the 20 eurozone finance ministers, coordinates economic policy and ensures the stability of the euro. Newly elected president Kyriakos Pierakakis will set priorities, mediate discussions, and represent the eurozone internationally
New Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis automatically assumes leadership of the European Stability Mechanism, marking a milestone that reflects both his rising European profile and Greece’s recovery from its financial crisis.
As farmers threaten escalating protests and political pressure mounts, Parliament opens debate on Greece’s 2026 budget—a plan centered on major tax reforms, income boosts, and targeted relief for families, youth, and retirees amid forecasts of strong economic growth.
According to reports afterwards, the ministers reportedly conveyed a commitment that all of the farmers’ and stockbreeders’ requests will be examined and “that many of them will be addressed"
Pierrakakis was elected - unanimously - in the first round after his Belgian counterpart dropped out of the Eurogroup selection process
The Eurogroup president plays a key role in coordinating economic policy among the 20 countries that use the euro, representing the group in discussions with the European Commission, the European Central Bank, and other EU institutions.
