The government introduces a revised mechanism allowing homeowners to protect their main residence through debt “haircuts” and lower monthly payments, even if other assets must be sold

Finance Minister says support measures like the Fuel Pass and tax cuts remain under consideration, depending on the duration of the Middle East crisis and potential EU flexibility.

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

Speaking at the EIB Forum, Greece’s finance minister and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis warned that geopolitical instability could disrupt shipping, supply chains and investor confidence, urging Europe to boost investment, innovation and financial integration.

Top European officials discussed the bloc’s economic outlook, energy market risks and the euro’s global role ahead of the upcoming European Council summit.

In a video posted on social media, Pierrakakis stressed that “it is of existential importance to safeguard the international role of the euro, as well as the EU’s monetary sovereignty.”

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis told the Ecofin Council that the EU’s Savings and Investment Union could become the greatest political achievement of a generation, supporting simplified pension rules and stronger citizen protections

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

When does inequality cease to be a strictly economic issue and become a wound in the body of democracy?

Energy, banking and a resilient Greek economy buoyed by stepped up digitization of the public sector were the dominant themes at Friday's Economist summit, entitled "The World Ahead 2026"

During his visit, the Eurogroup President will hold a working meeting at the ECB’s headquarters with ECB President Christine Lagarde.

Facing persistently high rents, the Greek government is rolling out supply-side measures, including incentives for long-term rentals, public-private social housing projects and large-scale home renovations

Greece’s Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said the government is already implementing the largest tax cuts since the restoration of democracy in 1974, in an interview with state broadcaster ERT. The EuroGroup President outlined the economic priorities and commented on Europe’s geopolitical challenges. Pierrakakis said measures announced at the Thessaloniki International Fair are boosting disposable income […]

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

Greek Finance Minister and EuroGroup president, Kyriakos Pierrakakis said 2026 “can open new paths for every citizen and every family” in his New Year’s message on social media. In the post on a video post on Facebook, Pierrakakis stated that “2025 left a clear footprint on the Greek economy. With the major changes already delivering […]

Greece’s finance minister and newly appointed head of the Eurogroup paid a courtesy visit to the Archbishop of Athens, marking an early public engagement following his appointment

Greece’s finance minister and newly elected president of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, said in a Facebook post that he took part for the first time in a meeting of G7 finance ministers, representing the euro zone. Pierrakakis attended the final G7 finance ministers’ meeting of 2025, held under Canada’s presidency, ahead of France taking over […]