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 […]

After public backlash, Greece’s government says the planned overhaul of ELTA will focus on targeted transformation rather than mass closures, with safeguards for remote areas and essential services

The head of the European People’s Party praises Kyriakos Pierrakakis’ election as Eurogroup president as proof of Greece’s economic turnaround and reform-driven stability

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