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

International outlets reacted strongly to Kyriakos Pierrakakis’ election as head of the Eurogroup, framing it as Greece’s symbolic return to prominence

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.

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.

Behind closed doors in Brussels, a secret ballot will decide who leads the Eurogroup. Greece’s Kyriakos Pierrakakis faces Belgium’s Vincent Van Peteghem in a contest marked by intrigue, alliances, and the quiet power struggles shaping Europe’s economic future

Pierrakakis described Euronext’s acquisition of the Athens Stock Exchange as strategic and emblematic.

The finance ministers of the euro area’s 20 member states will choose their next chair during their monthly meeting on December 11 in the Belgian capital.

Greece's finance minister cautions that despite the progress Greece has achieved, it still faces challenges like attracting more investment to rebuild its capital stock.

Germany, launching its newly formed Federal Ministry for Digitalization and State Modernization, expressed interest in drawing from Greece’s institutional and technological experience.

Responding to reports linking him to the Eurogroup presidency, Greece’s finance minister underscores the institution’s importance and Greece’s improved standing within the eurozone

The government’s 2026 draft budget, delivered to Parliament on Thursday, outlines tax relief for families, young people, and the middle class, alongside strong growth forecasts and expanding public and private investment

At the same time, FT notes that Belgium’s deputy premier Vincent Van Peteghem is an early favorite to take over as Eurogroup chief

Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis told Bloomberg TV that Greece aims to speed up repayment of its earliest bailout loans and push debt below 120% of GDP before the decade ends, while pursuing investment and capital-market reforms

Greek ministers and executives hailed new partnerships and rising investment interest, projecting confidence about the country’s energy future

Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said the government will distribute €2.5 billion over the next eight months through raises, rent rebates, and tax cuts, promising “tangible results” for Greek households after years of financial strain

Prospects for further boosting bilateral economic ties and attracting US investment in high value-added sectors, such as technological innovation and energy infrastructure, dominating talks

Ministers Kyriakos Pierrakakis and Mehmet Şimşek discussed efforts to boost bilateral trade and investments

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Pierrarakis, who was the evening’s keynote speaker, expressed his optimism about the course of the Greek economy