Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance published a statement by Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Euronext’s acquisition of the Athens Stock Exchange, describing it as one of the largest investments in recent decades and an upgrade to a strategically important national market infrastructure. The minister highlighted that 74.2% of shareholders accepted the proposal, which he framed as evidence that the Greek capital market was ready for this next step. He also linked the transaction to the European Union’s Savings and Investments Union policy, and said it should broaden access to capital and liquidity for the Greek capital market and support the wider upgrading of the Greek economy, noting the timing comes ten years after the stock exchange’s closure.
Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece) 2025-11-19
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance backs Euronext acquisition of Athens Stock Exchange after 74.2% shareholder acceptance
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance announced Euronext's acquisition of the Athens Stock Exchange, marking a significant investment in national market infrastructure. Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis noted that 74.2% of shareholders accepted the proposal, aligning with the EU's Savings and Investments Union policy to enhance capital access and liquidity. This acquisition is pivotal for upgrading the Greek economy, occurring a decade after the stock exchange's closure.