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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Italian Minister Economy & Finance, member of the League Giancarlo Giorgetti (L) talks with the French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Roland Lescure (R) prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Justus Lipsius Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

(L-R) Finnish Finance Minister, from right-wing populist political party True Finns, Riikka Katriina Purra talks with the French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Roland Lescure, the Dutch Minister of Finance, Eelco Heinen and the Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Justus Lipsius Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Greek Minister for the National Economy and Finance, New President of the Eurogroup Kyriakos Pierrakakis calls his colleagues prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Justus Lipsius Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Roland Lescure arrives for an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Justus Lipsius Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

French Minister of the Economy, Finance Eric Lombard talks to media prior the start of the Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa, the EU Council headquarter on November 12, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Eurogroup will discuss the latest economic and fiscal developments, focusing on inflation and budgetary trends. They will also address the challenges faced by the euro area in a changing global context, including geopolitical and technological shifts, and outline priorities ahead of the 2026 euro area recommendations. Ministers are expected to agree on the Eurogroup's role in strengthening fiscal policy coordination. They will also be updated on the digital euro project and discuss the way forward on stablecoins. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde (L) talks with the Finnish Finance Minister, from right-wing populist political party True Finns, Riikka Katriina Purra (R) prior the start of the Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa, the EU Council headquarter on November 12, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Eurogroup will discuss the latest economic and fiscal developments, focusing on inflation and budgetary trends. They will also address the challenges faced by the euro area in a changing global context, including geopolitical and technological shifts, and outline priorities ahead of the 2026 euro area recommendations. Ministers are expected to agree on the Eurogroup’s role in strengthening fiscal policy coordination. They will also be updated on the digital euro project and discuss the way forward on stablecoins. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

French Directorate General of the Treasury Bertrand Dumont (L) talks with the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde (C) and the Finnish Finance Minister, from right-wing populist political party True Finns, Riikka Katriina Purra (R) prior the start of the Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa, the EU Council headquarter on November 12, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Eurogroup will discuss the latest economic and fiscal developments, focusing on inflation and budgetary trends. They will also address the challenges faced by the euro area in a changing global context, including geopolitical and technological shifts, and outline priorities ahead of the 2026 euro area recommendations. Ministers are expected to agree on the Eurogroup’s role in strengthening fiscal policy coordination. They will also be updated on the digital euro project and discuss the way forward on stablecoins. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

French Directorate General of the Treasury Bertrand Dumont (L) talks with the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Eric Lombard (C) and the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde (R) prior the start of the Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa, the EU Council headquarter on November 12, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Eurogroup will discuss the latest economic and fiscal developments, focusing on inflation and budgetary trends. They will also address the challenges faced by the euro area in a changing global context, including geopolitical and technological shifts, and outline priorities ahead of the 2026 euro area recommendations. Ministers are expected to agree on the Eurogroup’s role in strengthening fiscal policy coordination. They will also be updated on the digital euro project and discuss the way forward on stablecoins. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

French Minister of the Economy, Finance Eric Lombard talks to media prior the start of the Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa, the EU Council headquarter on November 12, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Eurogroup will discuss the latest economic and fiscal developments, focusing on inflation and budgetary trends. They will also address the challenges faced by the euro area in a changing global context, including geopolitical and technological shifts, and outline priorities ahead of the 2026 euro area recommendations. Ministers are expected to agree on the Eurogroup's role in strengthening fiscal policy coordination. They will also be updated on the digital euro project and discuss the way forward on stablecoins. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

French Minister of the Economy, Finance Eric Lombard talks to media prior the start of the Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa, the EU Council headquarter on November 12, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Eurogroup will discuss the latest economic and fiscal developments, focusing on inflation and budgetary trends. They will also address the challenges faced by the euro area in a changing global context, including geopolitical and technological shifts, and outline priorities ahead of the 2026 euro area recommendations. Ministers are expected to agree on the Eurogroup's role in strengthening fiscal policy coordination. They will also be updated on the digital euro project and discuss the way forward on stablecoins. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

French Minister of the Economy, Finance Eric Lombard talks to media prior the start of the Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa, the EU Council headquarter on November 12, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Eurogroup will discuss the latest economic and fiscal developments, focusing on inflation and budgetary trends. They will also address the challenges faced by the euro area in a changing global context, including geopolitical and technological shifts, and outline priorities ahead of the 2026 euro area recommendations. Ministers are expected to agree on the Eurogroup's role in strengthening fiscal policy coordination. They will also be updated on the digital euro project and discuss the way forward on stablecoins. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

French Minister of the Economy, Finance Eric Lombard talks to media prior the start of the Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa, the EU Council headquarter on November 12, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Eurogroup will discuss the latest economic and fiscal developments, focusing on inflation and budgetary trends. They will also address the challenges faced by the euro area in a changing global context, including geopolitical and technological shifts, and outline priorities ahead of the 2026 euro area recommendations. Ministers are expected to agree on the Eurogroup's role in strengthening fiscal policy coordination. They will also be updated on the digital euro project and discuss the way forward on stablecoins. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

French Minister of the Economy, Finance Eric Lombard talks to media prior the start of the Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa, the EU Council headquarter on November 12, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Eurogroup will discuss the latest economic and fiscal developments, focusing on inflation and budgetary trends. They will also address the challenges faced by the euro area in a changing global context, including geopolitical and technological shifts, and outline priorities ahead of the 2026 euro area recommendations. Ministers are expected to agree on the Eurogroup's role in strengthening fiscal policy coordination. They will also be updated on the digital euro project and discuss the way forward on stablecoins. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Meeting - Brussels

French Economy Minister Eric Lombard with Greek Finance Minister Konstantinos (Kostis) Hatzidakis, at the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium on January 20, 2025. Photo by Thierry Monasse/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Meeting - Brussels

French Economy Minister Eric Lombard with Luxembourg Finance Minister Gilles Roth, at the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium on January 20, 2025. Photo by Thierry Monasse/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Meeting - Brussels

French Economy Minister Eric Lombard with Director of The French Treasury Bertrand Dumont, at the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium on January 20, 2025. Photo by Thierry Monasse/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Meeting - Brussels

French Economy Minister Eric Lombard with President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde, at the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium on January 20, 2025. Photo by Thierry Monasse/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Meeting - Brussels

French Economy Minister Eric Lombard with Greek Finance Minister Konstantinos (Kostis) Hatzidakis et EU Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis at the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium on January 20, 2025. Photo by Thierry Monasse/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Meeting - Brussels

French Economy Minister Eric Lombard with Italian Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti, at the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium on January 20, 2025. Photo by Thierry Monasse/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Meeting - Brussels

French Economy Minister Eric Lombard with President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde, at the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium on January 20, 2025. Photo by Thierry Monasse/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Meeting - Brussels

French Economy Minister Eric Lombard with Director of The French Treasury Bertrand Dumont, at the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium on January 20, 2025. Photo by Thierry Monasse/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Meeting - Brussels

French Economy Minister Eric Lombard with Director of The French Treasury Bertrand Dumont, at the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium on January 20, 2025. Photo by Thierry Monasse/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Meeting - Brussels

Belgium, Brussels, 15 July 2024: Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB and Paschal Donohoe, Irish Minister for Public Expenditure, Implementation of the National Development Plan and Reform and President of the Eurogroup - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Meeting - Brussels

Belgium, Brussels, 15 July 2024: Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB and Paschal Donohoe, Irish Minister for Public Expenditure, Implementation of the National Development Plan and Reform and President of the Eurogroup - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-SUMMIT-CLOSE

(240323) -- BRUSSELS, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- President of the Eurogroup Paschal Donohoe is seen during the European Union (EU) summit in Brussels, Belgium, on March 22, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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Meeting Of Eurogroup Ministers - Brussels

Bertrand Dumont Director General of Treasury France and Heiko Thoms, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Germany at the meeting of Eurogroup ministers on March 11, 2024, in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Of Eurogroup Ministers - Brussels

Bertrand Dumont Director General of Treasury France and Heiko Thoms, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Germany at the meeting of Eurogroup ministers on March 11, 2024, in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-WORLD NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde attends a meeting of the Eurogroup in Brussels, Belgium, May 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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Informal meeting of finance - Spain

(L-R) The President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe Photo by Álvaro Ballesteros/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informal meeting of finance - Spain

(L-R) The President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe Photo by Álvaro Ballesteros/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

Paolo Gentiloni, European Commissioner for the Economy during the Eurogroup Ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium on May 15, 2023. The Eurogroup will discuss macroeconomic developments in the Eurozone and structural challenges for the business sector in the context of heightened geopolitical tensions. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

Nadia Calvino, Spanish Minister of Economy and Digital Transformation during the Eurogroup Ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium on May 15, 2023. The Eurogroup will discuss macroeconomic developments in the Eurozone and structural challenges for the business sector in the context of heightened geopolitical tensions. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

Sigrid Kaag, Dutch Minister of Finance during the Eurogroup Ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium on May 15, 2023. The Eurogroup will discuss macroeconomic developments in the Eurozone and structural challenges for the business sector in the context of heightened geopolitical tensions. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

Pierre Gramegna, Director General of the European Stability Mechanism and Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank during the Eurogroup Ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium on May 15, 2023. The Eurogroup will discuss macroeconomic developments in the Eurozone and structural challenges for the business sector in the context of heightened geopolitical tensions. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

Makis Keravnos, Cypriot Minister of Finance during the Eurogroup Ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium on May 15, 2023. The Eurogroup will discuss macroeconomic developments in the Eurozone and structural challenges for the business sector in the context of heightened geopolitical tensions. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

Nadia Calvino, Spanish Minister of Economy and Digital Transformation during the Eurogroup Ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium on May 15, 2023. The Eurogroup will discuss macroeconomic developments in the Eurozone and structural challenges for the business sector in the context of heightened geopolitical tensions. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

Fabio Panetta, member of the executive board of the European Central Bank, Paolo Gentiloni, European Commissioner for the Economy and Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank during the Eurogroup Ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium on May 15, 2023. The Eurogroup will discuss macroeconomic developments in the Eurozone and structural challenges for the business sector in the context of heightened geopolitical tensions. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

Nadia Calvino, Spanish Minister of Economy and Digital Transformation during the Eurogroup Ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium on May 15, 2023. The Eurogroup will discuss macroeconomic developments in the Eurozone and structural challenges for the business sector in the context of heightened geopolitical tensions. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EUROGROUP-MEETING

(230516) -- BRUSSELS, May 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni arrives for the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium, May 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EUROGROUP-MEETING

(230516) -- BRUSSELS, May 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde attends the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium, May 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EUROGROUP-MEETING

(230516) -- BRUSSELS, May 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- President of the Eurogroup Paschal Donohoe chairs the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium, May 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EUROGROUP-MEETING

(230516) -- BRUSSELS, May 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- President of the Eurogroup Paschal Donohoe (L) talks with European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni before the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium, May 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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Greece one step away from investment grade: PM

STORY: Greece one step away from investment grade: PM DATELINE: April 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis during his speech 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister 3. various of Athens residents in Athens downtown 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PASCHAL DONOHOE, Eurogroup President and Ireland's Finance Minister 5. various of Athens residents in Athens downtown 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): CHRISTOS STAIKOURAS, Greek Finance Minister 7. various of Athens residents in Athens downtown STORYLINE: Greece is close to regaining an investment grade credit rating after 12 years in junk status, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in Athens during an event titled "Greek Economy: Resilience - Progress - Perspective" on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister "The national economy in four years has been upgraded 12 times. It is now one step away from investment grade. Our country is

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-EUROPEAN COUNCIL-MEETING

(230324) -- BRUSSELS, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R), President of the Eurogroup Paschal Donohoe talk before the European Council meeting and Euro Summit in Brussels, Belgium, March 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)