Greece’s Minister of National Economy and Finance and President of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, is traveling to Ireland for the Eurogroup and informal ECOFIN meetings on September 18 and 19. The sessions come at a critical juncture for the European economy, as renewed rises in energy prices are intensifying pressure on households and businesses alike, pushing energy costs back to the forefront of European economic debate.
European challenges take center stage at Eurogroup
The Eurogroup discussions will center on productivity and growth across the Eurozone, at a time when Europe is being called upon to respond to international challenges, accelerate investment, and strengthen its competitiveness. The debate, which will also feature OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, will see Finance Ministers examine priorities for boosting innovation and investment, as well as the next steps toward deeper integration of the European single market.
Also on the Eurogroup agenda is a discussion on the latest economic developments and the outlook for the Eurozone, with the participation of Aurore Lalucq, Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON).
What will be discussed at ECOFIN
Within the framework of the informal ECOFIN meeting, EU Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors will exchange views on key macroeconomic developments, financial stability, and the EU’s strategic priorities in economic and financial policy.
Key meetings and speaking engagements
Minister of National Economy and Finance and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis will meet this evening with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. He will later address the Eurofi Financial Forum, Europe’s major high-level gathering for the financial services sector. On the sidelines of the Dublin proceedings, he will also hold bilateral meetings with counterparts and institutional leaders.
On Saturday, following the conclusion of the informal ECOFIN session, Mr. Pierrakakis will take part in a public discussion with Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Simon Harris, as part of the Fine Gael Small Business & Enterprise Conference.
