Pierrakakis meets Central Bank of Ireland officials
Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has visited the Central Bank of Ireland, meeting with its governor, Gabriel Makhlouf, and deputy governor, Vasileios Madouros, as part of his official trip to Dublin.
In a social media post, Pierrakakis said that the meeting focused on key issues in which the European Central Bank and European governments cooperate closely. He added that they exchanged views on the next steps toward a unified European market and tools to enhance the competitiveness and financial stability of the eurozone.
The minister said they agreed that the savings and investments union, the digital euro and modern payment systems are central to providing safer, more efficient services to citizens and businesses. He highlighted that Greek-Irish cooperation is a strong link in the European economic framework and pledged to continue deepening it.
Earlier, at an event hosted by the Institute of International and European Affairs in Dublin, Pierrakakis said Europe must decide whether it wants a single market or “27 effective markets,” warning that without a unified, global-scale market the EU cannot create European or global technology champions.
He added that technological change is advancing faster than politicians can follow, calling adaptation “the great bet of our era.” Citing Greece’s move from high bureaucracy to a digital government model through gov.gr, he said Europe could learn from Greek experience and technical know-how, emphasizing that citizens care most about being served efficiently. [AMNA]
