Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis is in Paris to take part in the OECD’s annual Ministerial Council Meeting, one of the most important international forums for shaping policies on growth, competitiveness and prosperity.
This year’s discussions center on industrial policy under the theme, “Designing Industrial Policies for Open Markets, Growth and Prosperity.” Ministers and policymakers will examine how industrial strategies and competitive markets—both nationally and internationally—can support long-term economic growth, boost productivity and improve living standards.
Key areas of focus include strengthening competition, maintaining fiscal discipline, harnessing digital and emerging technologies, and creating the conditions for sustainable development.
During the meeting, Pierrakakis is scheduled to hold talks with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann and address the Ministerial Council plenary session on “Balancing the Objectives and Impacts of Industrial Policy.”
He will also serve as a keynote speaker at a session on “Fiscal Sustainability and Industrial Policies,” where he is expected to outline the challenges facing Europe and discuss the conditions needed to finance competitiveness at a time of mounting pressure on European economies.
On the sidelines of the conference, the Greek minister will meet with several leading international and institutional figures, including the new Governor of the Bank of France, Emmanuel Moulin, and International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol. Their discussions are expected to focus on developments in the European economy, energy security and investment trends.
Pierrakakis will also hold bilateral meetings with European officials and deliver a keynote address at an event hosted by the Jacques Delors Institute.
