Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance published a statement by Deputy Minister George Kotsiras on the election of Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis to the Presidency of the Eurogroup, describing it as a historic milestone for Greece and a signal of international recognition of the country’s economic progress. The statement frames the result as confirming Greece’s return to the core of European decision-making after being at the centre of the crisis a decade earlier, and links this shift to reforms and the government’s track record under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. It also highlights Pierrakakis’s experience and standing among peers and expresses the expectation that he will contribute to strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of the European economy.
Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece) 2025-12-11
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance welcomes Kyriakos Pierrakakis’s election as Eurogroup President
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance announced Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis's election as Eurogroup President, marking a milestone for Greece. The statement highlights Greece's return to European decision-making prominence, attributing this to recent reforms and achievements under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Pierrakakis's experience is expected to bolster the resilience and competitiveness of the European economy.