In inclusive format:
Future of European capital and financial markets
Following the approach agreed on by the Eurogroup (in inclusive format) in May 2023, ministers continued to exchange views on the future of European capital and financial markets. The discussion centred on the main aspects of a statement to be adopted in March with a view to identifying the main policy priorities of convergence to guide future work at EU and member states’ level.
We all agreed on the urgency in making progress and the need to take action. The ultimate aim is to provide European companies with the financing opportunities to innovate and grow in Europe. And it is about providing more attractive investments and saving opportunities for our citizens.
Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup
- The future of European capital and financial markets (background information)
- Eurogroup, 15 May 2023
Ministers’ discussion on macroeconomic developments and prospects was cancelled due to time constraints.
Miscellaneous
Recent budgetary developments
The Eurogroup was briefed on the Commission opinion on Slovakia’s updated draft budgetary plan, on which the Eurogroup Working Group (EWG) is expected to follow up.
Appointment of the president of the EWG
The current full-time president of the Eurogroup Working Group (EWG), Tuomas Saarenheimo, was re-elected by the EWG for a third term on 13 February 2024. Following his re-election, the Eurogroup reappointed him as president of the EWG for a two-year term starting on 1 April 2024.
- Eurogroup reconfirms Tuomas Saarenheimo as President of the Eurogroup working group (press release, 23 February 2024)
- Eurogroup Working Group
Meeting information
- Ghent
- 23 February 2024
Preparatory documents
- Draft agenda, Eurogroup
- Draft agenda, Eurogroup in inclusive format
- Draft annotated agenda, Eurogroup
- Draft annotated agenda, Eurogroup in inclusive format
Press releases
- Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 23 February 2024 – 23 February 2024, 16:00
- Eurogroup reconfirms Tuomas Saarenheimo as President of the Eurogroup working group – 23 February 2024, 12:10