Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance highlights government efficiency and deeper capital markets as drivers of investment and closer UK cooperation

In remarks to the British Hellenic Chamber of Commerce published by Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance, Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis argued that effective public administration and transparent taxation matter more for attracting investment than tax incentives alone. He linked Greece's investment prospects to deeper European capital markets and closer economic cooperation with the United Kingdom, without announcing new policy measures. Public administration reforms, digital services and tax compliance formed the domestic policy backdrop to that assessment. The United Kingdom was Greece's largest investor by investment flows in 2025, contributing EUR 5.3 billion. Pierrakakis pointed to the Athens Stock Exchange's integration into Euronext as an existing development that broadens Greek companies' access to capital and creates opportunities for British investors. He also identified scope for cooperation in artificial intelligence, energy infrastructure and maritime services, drawing on British financing, research and technical expertise. Speaking also as Eurogroup president, Pierrakakis called for deeper European capital markets to channel more than EUR 10 trillion in savings into productive investment and help businesses secure financing and expand within Europe. He linked this need to increased competition for capital from governments and major technology companies, including spending associated with artificial intelligence. Closer cooperation with the United Kingdom could support investment and innovation, and he welcomed the British government's intention to pursue closer relations with the European Union.