In remarks at Semafor’s World Economic Summit in Washington, Greece’s Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, set out the government’s view of Greece’s post-crisis reform progress and near-term priorities, including attracting more investment and advancing further reforms. He also indicated the government is “very positive” about Euronext’s proposal to acquire the Athens Stock Exchange, framing it as Greece potentially becoming the eighth exchange in the group. Pierrakakis said Greece has implemented more than 100 reforms over the past six years and has digitised more than 2,200 public services. He argued that Europe should move faster towards deeper integration by reducing “invisible barriers” that function like cross-border tariffs, and pointed to the need for a truly single market, including a more unified banking system to support European start-ups without relying on US financing. He also urged European leaders to move from discussion to implementation on the Savings and Investments Union, alongside closer cooperation in banking and technology, while reiterating openness to investment and encouragement of mergers and acquisitions.
Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece)2025-10-16
Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance promotes reform and investment agenda and backs Euronext’s proposed acquisition of the Athens Stock Exchange
Greece's Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, highlighted post-crisis reform progress and priorities at Semafor’s World Economic Summit, emphasizing investment attraction and further reforms. He expressed optimism about Euronext's proposal to acquire the Athens Stock Exchange, potentially making Greece the eighth exchange in the group. Pierrakakis advocated for deeper European integration, a unified banking system, and implementing the Savings and Investments Union to support start-ups and encourage mergers and acquisitions.