The European Council published a letter from Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis to Euro Summit President António Costa reporting on recent Eurogroup work and setting out upcoming priorities to inform EU leaders’ discussion at the Euro Summit on 19 March 2026. The letter reviews the state of the euro area economy and highlights work on addressing imbalances through international cooperation, strengthening the international role of the euro, and accelerating the savings and investments union. It also takes stock of efforts to prepare Europe’s financial system for the digital age, the Eurogroup’s coordinating role on fiscal sustainability while supporting strategic priorities, and its core agenda to strengthen competitiveness and resilience, noting that solid fundamentals coexist with a highly uncertain global environment. The letter is intended to feed into the Euro Summit meeting on 19 March 2026.
European Council 2026-03-11
European Council publishes Eurogroup letter setting priorities for the 19 March 2026 Euro Summit
The European Council released a letter from Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis to Euro Summit President António Costa, outlining recent Eurogroup activities and future priorities. It addresses the euro area economy, international cooperation, the euro's global role, and the savings and investments union. It also discusses preparing Europe's financial system for the digital age and the Eurogroup's role in fiscal sustainability and competitiveness amid global uncertainties.