K. Pierrakakis, in an interview with the ECB Supervision Newsletter, emphasized the Eurogroup's role in shaping Europe's future prosperity and the critical need for a banking sector capable of financing a new growth model.

K. Pierrakakis is in Brussels for the Eurogroup and ECOFIN meetings, where discussions will focus on Artificial Intelligence, digital finance, and technological sovereignty.

The Greek Hyperfund is being renamed to the National Development Fund, with Minister K. Pierrakakis stating it can play a catalytic role in development.

Kyriakos Pierrakakis stated that there are conferences concerning only a party's course and conferences concerning the country's course, emphasizing that their meeting falls into the latter category.

Greek government officials, including K. Pierrakakis and Hadjidakis, discussed the origin of an extra surplus, noting only 10% came from taxes, and the government's efforts to maximize support for cit

Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance, K. Pierrakakis, announced the government's decision not to pursue legal remedies regarding compensation for the Tempi tragedy, stating it is a stance of respect towards the victims.

K. Pierrakakis stated that no government should mortgage the future for political gain, highlighting Article 16 as a symbol of the desired change for Greece.

K. Pierrakakis, speaking at the EU Budget Conference 2026 in Brussels, proposed the necessity of a central European frequency auction instead of 27 separate national auctions.

K. Pierrakakis discussed the implementation of regulations for private debt that reward consistent payers and highlighted the reduction of 83 taxes and contributions. These measures aim to support responsible financial behavior and ease the tax burden.

K. Pierrakakis stated that while there is a stagflationary trend in the global and European economy, it is not yet a crisis like the 1970s, citing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz and Middle East.

K. Pierrakakis announced that Greece's fiscal surplus is projected to be above its target. The additional fiscal space generated will be specifically returned to the citizens.

K. Pierrakakis stated that 'no one will be left alone in the crisis,' promising to support citizens, workers, and businesses for as long as needed, emphasizing the importance of political leadership during difficult times.

Greek Minister K. Pierrakakis stated that there is liquidity in banks waiting to be channeled into development, outlining three pillars for this growth.

The President of the Eurogroup, K. Pierrakakis, emphasized the need for Europe to decisively strengthen its strategy in technology, artificial intelligence, and digital developments within the financial sector.

K. Pierrakakis criticized Al. Tsipras' rhetoric as outdated and unpleasant, particularly his allusions to civil war. He also suggested that Androulakis is auditioning to become the leader of the old SYRIZA party.

Continuous crises and the return of geopolitics and geoeconomics to the center of developments and today's challenges formed the main axis of the speech by the Minister of National...

Greek Minister K. Pierrakakis announced that the primary surplus for 2025 is expected to be higher than initial estimates, with official Eurostat announcements anticipated next week, and did not rule out new interventions.

K. Pierrakakis stated that Europe is at a critical juncture, needing deeper financial integration to create more quality jobs and avoid falling behind in a rapidly changing world.