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Ministers discussed the euro area's fiscal stance ahead of the preparation of national budgets for next year.
The Chair of the European Fiscal Board, Pieter Hasekamp, presented the Board's latest report, followed by the Commission's analysis.
The Eurogroup adopted a statement on the euro area's fiscal stance.
Maintaining the credibility of the fiscal framework we agreed two years ago remains essential. Sound public finances are a prerequisite for a competitive European economy.
The Eurogroup's President, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, presented the Eurogroup's work programme, covering the remainder of this year and the first half of next year.
Ministers exchanged views and then approved the work programme.
The economic impact of emerging technologies: artificial intelligence and cybersecurity
Ministers discussed 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.
The CEO of Mistral was invited to contribute to the discussion.
Europe must create the right conditions, mobilise the necessary capital and enable its companies to achieve the scale to compete globally, so that the next generation of global AI champions is born, grows and remains in Europe.
Kyriakos Pierrakakis, President of the Eurogroup
Digital finance
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.
