Category: Macroeconomics

Extreme weather, El Niño, and global conflicts are driving new food price pressures—threatening supply chains and consumer budgets worldwide.

The World Bank warns global growth could fall to 1.3% in 2026 amid Middle East tensions, sparking inflation, energy shocks, and higher interest rates.

Eurostat data shows Greece achieved the fastest public debt reduction in the EU and OECD history — down 9.4 points in Q1 2026.

The digital euro—a central bank-backed electronic currency—is set to launch in 2029. Learn how it works, what it means for payments, privacy, and financial stab

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis discusses the digital euro, innovation investment, and EU financial integration on the EU Finance Podcast.

EU Commission warns Greece will shift from top eurozone stimulus in 2026 to sharp fiscal contraction in 2027 as Recovery Fund expires.

The ECB introduces a climate risk ‘haircut’ for corporate bonds starting June 2026—reshaping collateral rules and signaling climate risk as a core financial con

Greece’s public debt-to-GDP ratio has fallen below Italy’s—now at 140.7% in 2026—marking the fastest debt reduction in the eurozone.

IMF’s mission chief urges steady reform execution in Greece, citing persistent imbalances and highlighting land registry and tax reforms as critical steps.

Bloomberg highlights Greece’s debt turnaround and public asset management as potential lessons for the UK’s next leader.

The European Commission’s new electrification package aims to cut fossil fuel imports by 2040 — but raises questions about dependency, industry, and energy pric

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis outlines a dual-track strategy for digital finance and confirms the digital euro target date of 2029 at the Eurogrou

Deputy Minister Papathanasis outlines Greece’s national vision for the 2028–2034 EU Cohesion Policy period — emphasizing inclusivity, strategy, and shared devel

Allianz Research warns that a major European flood could cost Greece €6.9 billion — 0.8% of GDP — with wide-ranging impacts on investment, incomes, and public f

Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierakakis discusses Middle East risks, borrowing costs, inflation, and AI’s dual impact on Europe’s economy.

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierakakis leads Eurogroup and ECOFIN talks in Brussels, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, digital finance, and European tech sover

The Eurogroup’s July 2026 meeting sets the tone for 2027 budgets—impacting Greece’s fiscal space for spending, taxes, defense, and energy support.

Kyriakos Pierakakis outlines Europe’s three-pillar plan for tech sovereignty — spectrum auctions, AI investment, and digital euro — amid mounting geopolitical a

Germany and other ‘frugal’ EU states demand deep cuts to the 2028–2034 budget, clashing with Commission plans for higher spending on defence and competitiveness

How Greece’s heavy reliance on indirect taxes—especially VAT—affects households, fiscal policy, and inequality compared to the EU average.