The Hellenic Capital Market Commission issued a statement welcoming the election of Greece’s Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, as President of the Eurogroup. It noted this is the first time a Greek minister has been elected to the role and framed the result as reflecting increased confidence in Greece and its role in European economic governance. In the context of its mandate to support the proper functioning of the capital market and protect investors, the Commission highlighted Pierrakakis’ identification of completing the Savings and Investments Union as a top European priority and said it will work closely with the new Eurogroup President to strengthen the Greek and deepen the European capital market.
Hellenic Capital Market Commission 2025-12-12
Hellenic Capital Market Commission congratulates Kyriakos Pierrakakis on his election as Eurogroup President
The Hellenic Capital Market Commission welcomed the election of Greece’s Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, as President of the Eurogroup, marking the first time a Greek minister has held this position. The Commission emphasized Pierrakakis' focus on completing the Savings and Investments Union as a key European priority and pledged to collaborate with him to enhance the Greek and European capital markets.