https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en149421https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2026/09/18/2026-09-18T00:00:00+02:00147800https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2026/10/08/2026-10-08T00:00:00+02:00147811https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2026/11/09/2026-11-09T00:00:00+01:00147838https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2026/12/10/2026-12-10T00:00:00+01:00148121https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2026/07/09/At the Eurogroup, ministers discussed and adopted a statement on the euro area's fiscal stance ahead of the preparation of national budgets for next year. In inclusive format, the Eurogroup held an exchange on the implications of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity for the financial sector, as well as the framework conditions needed to support the development of AI in Europe. Finally, the Eurogroup adopted a statement on digital finance, setting out ministers' views and ambitions for supporting the development of digital finance in the European Union.2026-07-09T00:00:00+02:00142449https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2026/06/11/At the Eurogroup, ministers discussed recent macroeconomic and fiscal developments in the euro area, with a particular focus on fiscal-related issues. Euro area ministers heard from IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the conclusions of the Fund’s annual consultation on euro area policies. In inclusive format, the Eurogroup discussed the EU’s economic and energy security, and the economic dimensions of European technological sovereignty.2026-06-11T00:00:00+02:00146246https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2026/05/22/At the Eurogroup, ministers discussed the latest macroeconomic developments in the euro area based on the Commission's spring forecast and exchanged views on the main economic challenges and policy options in relation to affordable housing. The Eurogroup also received an update on the current state of play of the digital euro project.2026-05-22T00:00:00+02:00142448https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2026/05/04/The Eurogroup assessed the impact of the Middle East conflict on the EU economy and discussed policy measures to address the crisis. Separately, ministers heard from the Chairs of the Single Supervisory Mechanism and of the Single Resolution Board, with the discussion focusing on the operational resilience of banks in terms of cyber security and the use of artificial intelligence.2026-05-04T00:00:00+02:00146245https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2026/03/27/The Eurogroup assessed the impact of the Middle East crisis on the European economy and discussed policy measures to address it. As is customary ahead of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings, the Eurogroup also exchanged views on international economic developments.2026-03-27T00:00:00+01:00142446https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2026/03/09/The Eurogroup discussed macroeconomic developments in the euro area and adopted a statement on the Belgian draft budgetary plan for 2026. Ministers also exchanged views on recent developments in digital finance, including tokenisation and stablecoins. They further discussed energy prices and their implications for the euro area economy in the context of heightened geopolitical instability. Eurogroup President Pierrakakis also presented the content of his customary letter to the Euro Summit President. 2026-03-09T00:00:00+01:00142445https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2026/02/16/The Eurogroup discussed the Council’s draft euro area recommendation for 2026. Ministers also exchanged views on the economic outlook and possible policy actions to strengthen the international role of the euro. The Eurogroup also reappointed Mr Tuomas Saarenheimo as President of the Eurogroup Working Group. Ministers held an exchange of views on global imbalances in the context of current geo-economic risks.2026-02-16T00:00:00+01:00142444https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2026/01/19/The Eurogroup was updated on the state of play on the changeover to the euro in Bulgaria. Ministers exchanged views on the policy priorities based on the Commission’s draft euro area recommendation for 2026. They were also briefed on the most recent G7 meetings and endorsed Boris Vujčić for the post of European Central Bank Vice-President.2026-01-19T00:00:00+01:00137863https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2025/12/11/The Eurogroup discussed macroeconomic developments and exchanged views with the International Monetary Fund on euro area policies. Additionally, ministers discussed draft budgetary plans and prospects for the euro area, based on the European Commission’s opinions. Ministers also elected Kyriakos Pierrakakis as their new President for the next two and a half years.2025-12-11T00:00:00+01:00137843https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2025/11/12/The Eurogroup discussed the latest economic and fiscal developments, focusing on inflation and budgetary trends. They also addressed the challenges faced by the euro area in a changing global context, including geopolitical and technological shifts, and outlined priorities ahead of the 2026 euro area recommendations. Ministers agreed on the Eurogroup’s role in strengthening fiscal policy coordination. They were also updated on the digital euro project and discussed the way forward on stablecoins.2025-11-12T00:00:00+01:00137870https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2025/10/09/The Eurogroup, in its regular format, discussed macroeconomic developments, fiscal policy, and preparations for the upcoming Annual Meetings in Washington. In the inclusive format, ministers discussed the Capital Markets Union and assessed the performance of EU capital markets, as well as progress at both the EU and national levels. The Eurogroup also discussed stablecoins, with input from the Commission and the European Central Bank.2025-10-09T00:00:00+02:00140554https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2025/09/19/The Eurogroup discussed and adopted its work programme for the rest of 2025 and the first half of 2026. Ministers also provided political guidance on the digital euro’s institutional framework and received an update on the legislative package from the Council Presidency. Finally, President Donohoe briefed ministers on recent G7 discussions.2025-09-19T00:00:00+02:00137763https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2025/07/07/The Eurogroup in regular format discussed the euro area fiscal stance ahead of the 2026 budgets and adopted a statement. Ministers also assessed the international role of the euro and reviewed the Commission’s proposal for a Council regulation on Bulgaria’s conversion rate to the euro. The Eurogroup re-elected Paschal Donohoe as its president for the next two-and-a-half-year term. In inclusive format, ministers exchanged views on some of the outstanding political issues in the digital euro negotiations. They also received updates on the European Investment Bank’s ongoing work related to the capital markets union and the savings and investment union.2025-07-07T00:00:00+02:00132046https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2025/06/19/The Eurogroup endorsed a recommendation by euro area member states to the Council on Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro. The Eurogroup also heard a presentation by the International Monetary Fund on the findings of the Article IV review and its recent analysis of internal barriers in the single market. Ministers also discussed national budgetary developments in the context of the new fiscal framework and received updates on the technical progress of the digital euro project.2025-06-19T00:00:00+02:00132024https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2025/05/12/The Eurogroup in the banking union format were briefed from the Chairs of the Single Supervisory Mechanism and the Single Resolution Board. Ministers also exchanged views on the health of the euro area financial system in light of recent geopolitical challenges. In regular format, they reviewed preparations for the June annual meeting of the ESM Board of Governors. In inclusive format, ministers discussed global economic developments and key takeaways from the recent international meetings, including the G7, and reflected on next steps for the digital euro.2025-05-12T00:00:00+02:00131997https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2025/04/11/The Eurogroup prepared for the upcoming Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group by discussing exchange rate and inflation trends. In inclusive format, ministers reviewed global economic prospects, fiscal developments, and euro area policy coordination, with input from the Chair of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament, Ms Aurore Lalucq. Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe also presented key takeaways from the March Euro Summit.2025-04-11T00:00:00+02:00129134https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2025/03/10/The Eurogroup reviewed macroeconomic developments in the euro area and discussed fiscal policy coordination, assessing past experiences and emerging budgetary challenges. Ministers also examined developments in the crypto-asset market, considering the implications for the euro area and any regulatory challenges they present. President Donohoe briefed ministers on the outcome of the February G7 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Cape Town. Ahead of the March Euro Summit, he also presented key elements of his regular letter to the Euro Summit President, António Costa.2025-03-10T00:00:00+01:00129133https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2025/02/17/The Eurogroup received an update from Bulgarian Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova on the country’s progress towards adopting the euro. Ministers also reviewed the euro area’s macroeconomic outlook and discussed the draft recommendation for economic policy of the euro area in 2025. Ministers also approved the Eurogroup’s work programme up to July 2025.2025-02-17T00:00:00+01:00129132https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2025/01/20/The Eurogroup discussed the priorities and challenges of the euro area in the context of the new European policy cycle. Ministers explored the use of innovative technologies in wholesale transaction settlements and reviewed progress on the digital euro project.2025-01-20T00:00:00+01:00127355https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2024/12/09/The Eurogroup held a discussion with Rachel Reeves, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, on global economic developments, in inclusive format. The Eurogroup reviewed macroeconomic developments and policies in the euro area, including in the context of the International Monetary Fund's Article IV consultation. Additionally, ministers discussed draft budgetary plans and prospects for the euro area, based on the European Commission’s opinions.2024-12-09T00:00:00+01:00127336https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2024/11/04/The Eurogroup took stock of macroeconomic developments and the outcomes of the annual international meetings in Washington, DC. The chairs of the Single Supervisory Mechanism and the Single Resolution Board updated ministers of countries participating in the banking union as part of their biannual reports. Ministers also followed up on the implementation of the capital markets union and issued a formal statement on the competitiveness of the European economy.2024-11-04T00:00:00+01:00127324https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2024/10/07/Ministers discussed the state of play of the digital euro project and euro area competitiveness, building on previous discussions, and reviewed progress on the capital markets union. The Eurogroup also reviewed economic and exchange rate developments ahead of the World Bank and IMF annual meetings. The Eurogroup President outlined the key points in his letter to the Euro Summit President ahead of the October Euro Summit.2024-10-07T00:00:00+02:00129123https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2024/09/13/The European Commission and the European Central Bank provided their assessment of the latest macroeconomic and fiscal developments and outlook. Italy, as G7 presidency, provided an update on the latest discussions in the G7.2024-09-13T00:00:00+02:00127308https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2024/07/15/The Eurogroup in regular format discussed and agreed on a statement on the economic and budgetary situation in the euro area, as well as the fiscal policy stance for 2025. President Donohoe presented the Eurogroup work programme until March 2025. The Eurogroup in inclusive format heard Enrico Letta’s perspective, followed by an exchange of views, on addressing the funding gap for investments to enhance the EU's competitiveness.2024-07-15T00:00:00+02:00104489https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2024/06/20/The Eurogroup exchanged views on the international role of the euro, based on the European Central Bank's annual review. The IMF presented its review of euro area policies. Ministers continued discussing euro area competitiveness, focusing on industrial policy.2024-06-20T00:00:00+02:00127306https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2024/06/05/2024-06-05T15:00:00+02:00104487https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2024/05/13/The Eurogroup assessed macroeconomic and budgetary developments and provided a briefing on international meetings. It reviewed the state of play and challenges of the euro area banking system, including strategies for enhancing its resilience. Additionally, ministers discussed innovation gaps and concrete ways to improve competitiveness and productivity in the euro area. They also discussed ways to deepen the capital markets union.2024-05-13T00:00:00+02:00104481https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2024/04/11/The Eurogroup, in regular format, prepared for the upcoming spring meetings in Washington DC. Ministers discussed the external competitiveness of the euro area, with a particular focus on its trade performance and risks of trade fragmentation. In inclusive format, the Eurogroup took stock of the advancement of the digital euro project and shared views on the key political issues underlying the project within the global context.2024-04-11T00:00:00+02:00104475https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2024/03/11/The Eurogroup (in regular format) took stock of the macroeconomic and fiscal developments in the euro area and exchanged views on the fiscal policy orientation for 2025. The Eurogroup (in inclusive format) continued its work on the future of European capital and financial markets. Ahead of the March Euro Summit, President Donohoe presented the main elements of the letter he will address to the President of the Euro Summit.2024-03-11T00:00:00+01:00104468https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2024/02/23/Ahead of the adoption of a statement in March, the Eurogroup (in inclusive format) continued to exchange views on the future of European capital and financial markets. Euro area finance ministers reappointed Tuomas Saarenheimo as president of the Eurogroup Working Group.2024-02-23T00:00:00+01:00104463https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2024/01/15/The Eurogroup discussed the outcome of the IMF article IV mission to the euro area. Ministers discussed the draft recommendations on the economic policy of the euro area under the 2024 European Semester and exchanged views on the euro area’s external competitiveness, with a focus on energy prices. The Eurogroup also endorsed its work programme for the first half of 2024.2024-01-15T00:00:00+01:00104449https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2023/12/07/The Eurogroup reviewed the economic and fiscal situation of the euro area member states, based on the European Commission’s opinions on their draft budgetary plans, and exchanged first views on the euro area recommendation published with the autumn package. Ministers took stock of the European Stability Mechanism treaty ratification and discussed the future of European capital and financial markets.2023-12-07T00:00:00+01:00104437https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2023/11/08/The Eurogroup discussed the macroeconomic and budgetary outlook for 2024 and the state of play of the competitiveness of the euro area. Ministers took stock of the health and resilience of the banking system and continued their exchange of views on the future of the European capital and financial markets.2023-11-08T00:00:00+01:00104430https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2023/10/16/Ministers exchanged views with US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen on the global outlook and economic and financial policies. They discussed the future of European capital and financial markets, with a focus on solutions for unlocking funding. The Eurogroup also took stock of the progress on the digital euro project and discussed the implementation of the euro area recommendations for 2023.2023-10-16T00:00:00+02:00104453https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2023/09/15/The Eurogroup discussed macroeconomic developments and policy coordination. The Eurogroup gave its support to the candidacy of Piero Cipollone to become a new member of the European Central Bank's Executive Board, replacing the outgoing member of the ECB's Executive Board, Fabio Panetta. It also took stock of progress made with the ESM treaty ratification and was briefed on ongoing technical work by the ESM.2023-09-15T00:00:00+02:00104422https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2023/07/13/The Eurogroup discussed the fiscal policy guidance for the euro area for 2024 and the future of European capital and financial markets. Ministers also exchanged views on the international role of the euro and took stock of the digital euro project.2023-07-13T00:00:00+02:00104407https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2023/06/15/The Eurogroup took stock of progress on the digital euro project and discussed the performance of European capital markets. Ministers also focused on post-programme surveillance for Greece, Cyprus, Ireland, Portugal and Spain. In addition, they were invited to endorse the Eurogroup’s work programme for the period until March 2024.2023-06-15T00:00:00+02:00104397https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2023/05/15/The Eurogroup discussed macroeconomic developments in the euro area and structural challenges for the corporate sector in the context of heightened geopolitical tensions. Ministers also exchanged views on the banking and capital markets unions and took stock of progress on the digital euro project.2023-05-15T00:00:00+02:00104420https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2023/04/28/Meeting in Stockholm, the Eurogroup discussed macroeconomic and financial stability developments, in particular recent banking sector developments. It took work forward on the banking union and the capital markets union.2023-04-28T00:00:00+02:00104385https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2023/03/13/The Eurogroup adopted a statement on fiscal policy guidance. It exchanged views on inflation developments and on the strategic policy objectives of a digital euro. It also took work forward on the euro area-related aspects of the economic governance review.2023-03-13T00:00:00+01:00104375https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2023/02/13/The Eurogroup discussed recent developments in the energy markets, euro area labour markets and macroeconomic and financial developments and prospects, taking into account the Commission’s winter forecast.2023-02-13T00:00:00+01:00104370https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2023/01/16/The Eurogroup marked the particular occasion of Croatia’s euro accession and took stock of the advancement of the digital euro project. Ministers continued their coordination exercise on fiscal policy and had an exchange of views on the euro area aspects of the economic governance review. Furthermore, they discussed the draft recommendations on the economic policy of the euro area for 2023.2023-01-16T00:00:00+01:00104343https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2022/12/05/The Eurogroup discussed the overall budgetary situation and prospects in the euro area, euro area recommendation for 2023, and the release of the final tranche of debt measures to Greece. The Eurogroup also re-elected Paschal Donohoe as its President.2022-12-05T00:00:00+01:00104333https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2022/11/07/The Eurogroup discussed the economic situation, budgetary measures to mitigate high energy prices, and launched the election process for the Eurogroup President.2022-11-07T00:00:00+01:00104360https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2022/10/14/The Eurogroup held an informal meeting of its members in inclusive format with US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen in the margins of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Washington DC.2022-10-14T00:00:00+02:00104324https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/eurogroup/2022/10/03/The Eurogroup discussed the macroeconomic situation in the euro area and in particular the fiscal policy response to high energy prices and inflationary pressures. It took stock of the implementation of euro area priorities in the Recovery and Resilience Plans and continued work on the digital euro.2022-10-03T00:00:00+02:00