Former European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker returned to a Eurogroup meeting, expressing his satisfaction that a Greek finance minister now leads the eurozone’s key economic forum.

European finance ministers will discuss energy investments, economic stability, green transition and EU strategic priorities as Greece’s Economy Minister takes part in key meetings.

Speaking at a Eurogroup meeting in Nicosia, the Greek Finance Minister highlighted Europe’s economic resilience amid inflationary pressures, while stressing coordination on energy shocks, housing policy challenges, and the planned Digital Euro.

In Greece, official data show nearly 794,000 homes standing empty, despite tax incentives introduced to encourage owners to return properties to the long-term rental market.

Kyriakos Pierrakakis called for major investment in power grids, innovation and energy integration, arguing that Europe must strengthen its productive and technological capacity to remain competitive

Speaking in a European competitiveness panel, Greece’s finance minister urged deeper integration across economics, defense and technology, warning that fragmented national approaches could cost Europe key opportunities in a rapidly changing global landscape

With oil above $125 a barrel and eurozone inflation back at 3%, European finance ministers warned Monday that poorly designed subsidies risk channeling most of their benefit to the wealthy, repeating what the IMF calls the central mistake of 2022.

Finance ministers from across the euro area gather in Brussels for Eurogroup and Ecofin talks focused on economic stability, banking resilience, and growth priorities, as discussions extend to EU competitiveness and global geopolitical pressures.

Greece’s finance minister becomes the first Greek to join a G7 session, highlighting economic resilience, energy security and the global impact of artificial intelligence.

Greek FinMin Kyriakos Pierrakakis to CNBC refers to acute energy crisis, possible disruptions; says Europe now better prepared

EU ministers rule out fiscal flexibility despite rising energy costs, forcing countries like Greece to rely on limited national budgets as inflation risks intensify

'Our choices must reflect balance and responsibility. Measures taken during this period should be targeted, fair, and effective, with priority given to the most vulnerable households and businesses,' Eurogroup president Kyriakos Pierrakakis said after the teleconference

Eurozone finance ministers hold emergency talks as oil tops $100, driving up costs for households and businesses and raising concerns over a new inflation cycle and the bloc’s ability to respond in time.

Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis says Europe must prepare for potential energy shocks while accelerating long-term energy integration.

Eurozone finance ministers meet in Brussels to assess the impact of soaring oil and gas prices following Middle East tensions, as concerns grow over inflation, economic stability, and Europe’s energy resilience

The Greek finance minister called safeguarding the EU’s monetary sovereignty “existential,” warning of geopolitical risks to the global financial system and urging coordinated action on macroeconomic imbalances

Finance ministers will debate strengthening the euro’s global role and address worldwide economic imbalances, while Germany presents a new coordination initiative launched by six EU member states

In his opening remarks, the new Eurogroup president stressed speed, coordination and dialogue, as ministers welcome Bulgaria into the Eurozone, discuss G7 priorities and the race for the next ECB vice president

The first Eurogroup meeting chaired by Greece’s finance minister opens in Brussels amid trade tensions, eurozone expansion, and key decisions on EU economic governance

The Greek Finance Minister will chair his first Eurogroup meeting as President on Monday as Bulgaria joins the euro, ECB vice presidency enters a decisive phase and ministers debate the bloc’s 2026 economic priorities