Eurogroup
The meeting of the finance ministers of the euro zone member states.
Latest
- 18 September 2026
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.
Members of the Eurogroup
The members of the Eurogroup are the ministers from the euro area member states and the Eurogroup president.
About the Eurogroup
The Eurogroup brings together ministers from the euro area to discuss matters relating to their common currency.
How the Eurogroup works
Eurogroup work programme
Eurogroup working group
Former Eurogroup presidents
Transparency
In focus
Election of the Eurogroup president
Joining the euro area
History
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1997
DecemberThe European Council endorses the creation of the Eurogroup, an informal body that brings together the finance ministers of countries whose currency is the euro.
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2002
JanuaryOn 1 January 2002 the euro starts circulation as banknotes and coins, replacing national currencies.
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2009
DecemberProtocol 14 to the Lisbon Treaty enters into force on 1 December 2009, setting out the role of the Eurogroup.