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Eurogroup

The meeting of the finance ministers of the euro zone member states. 

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Handshake between the two men.
  • 18 September 2026
Ministers discuss euro area economic developments and growth

Ministers discuss euro area economic developments and growth

Eurogroup ministers discussed recent economic developments and prospects, as well as euro area productivity and growth. The discussion focused on policy priorities to boost innovation, investment and market integration.

About the Eurogroup

The Eurogroup brings together ministers from the euro area to discuss matters relating to their common currency.

How the Eurogroup works

How the Eurogroup works

Eurogroup work programme

Eurogroup work programme

Eurogroup working group

Eurogroup working group

Former Eurogroup presidents

Former Eurogroup presidents

Transparency

Transparency

In focus

Election of the Eurogroup president

Election of the Eurogroup president

Joining the euro area

Joining the euro area

History

  • 1997

    December

    The European Council endorses the creation of the Eurogroup, an informal body that brings together the finance ministers of countries whose currency is the euro.

  • 2002

    January

    On 1 January 2002 the euro starts circulation as banknotes and coins, replacing national currencies.

  • 2009

    December

    Protocol 14 to the Lisbon Treaty enters into force on 1 December 2009, setting out the role of the Eurogroup.