Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance reported that Eurogroup President and Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin to discuss the European economic outlook and Eurogroup priorities. The talks focused on competitiveness, growth and strengthening Europe’s economic capacity. Pierrakakis and Merz emphasized the Savings and Investments Union and the need to accelerate European capital markets integration so European savings can finance the region’s businesses, innovation and investment on a larger scale. They also discussed energy and technology challenges and the need to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and strategic autonomy.
2026-09-15Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance highlights push for faster European capital markets integration in Berlin talks
Eurogroup President and Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis discussed European economic priorities with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The talks emphasized faster capital markets integration to channel European savings into businesses, innovation and investment, alongside energy, technology and strategic autonomy.