Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance published a statement confirming it has been informed that Euronext has entered preliminary discussions with the Athens Stock Exchange on a possible acquisition. The ministry stressed that the talks are at an early commercial stage and may not result in an agreement, and that any development would be subject to approval by the competent supervisory authorities and ultimately to a shareholder decision. The ministry said it views the prospect of a deal positively and indicated it would actively support any resulting integration process to ensure smooth operational harmonisation. It highlighted potential areas of change including the relocation and upgrade of trading technology, integration of clearing functions into a wider cross-border framework, harmonisation of post-trade support infrastructure, and stronger synergies with other European markets in areas such as energy and debt, while linking the potential transaction to the EU Savings and Investments Union initiative launched in March 2025.
Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece) 2025-07-01
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance supports preliminary Euronext talks on a potential acquisition of the Athens Stock Exchange
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance confirmed Euronext's preliminary discussions with the Athens Stock Exchange about a potential acquisition, emphasizing early-stage talks and the need for regulatory and shareholder approvals. The ministry supports the prospect, highlighting benefits like technology upgrades, integration of clearing functions, and enhanced synergies with European markets, aligning with the EU Savings and Investments Union initiative.