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.

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

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

Pierrakakis addressed a wide array of topics, including the introduction of the digital euro and the economic consequences of ongoing geopolitical developments.

The Greek Fin Min is also expected to attend board meetings of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Τhe agenda of the Eurogroup, will focus on the progress of the European Banking Union.

The Eurogroup meeting, conducted on Monday, will engage in discussions with the United Kingdom's Finance Minister, Rachel Reeves.