Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance published remarks by Minister and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis from the Euronext conference in Paris, where he called the implementation of the Savings and Investment Union (SIU) an urgent priority and argued that Europe must move quickly toward deeper financial integration. He framed the SIU as a route to higher productivity and more quality jobs for citizens and as part of strengthening Europe’s financial autonomy. Pierrakakis pointed to the integration of the Athens Stock Exchange into Euronext as a practical example of European integration, saying it expands access for Greece-listed companies to a wider and deeper investor base. He also linked the agenda to building “European champions” and facilitating more cross-border mergers and acquisitions using available financial tools, while citing improved Greek economic conditions including growth running at about twice the European Union average, successive primary surpluses, and stronger market indicators such as lower bond yields and investment interest in infrastructure and energy projects.
Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece) 2026-03-17
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance urges accelerated EU Savings and Investment Union and highlights Athens Stock Exchange integration into Euronext
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance highlighted Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis's remarks at the Euronext conference, emphasizing the urgent need for the Savings and Investment Union (SIU) to enhance European financial integration. Pierrakakis cited the integration of the Athens Stock Exchange into Euronext as a key example, aiming to boost productivity and job quality while fostering cross-border mergers and acquisitions. He noted Greece's improved economic conditions, including growth surpassing the EU average and increased investment interest.