At the start of the atypical work ECOFIN of April 12, the Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis It highlighted the dual goal of the government: the fiscal prudence and the promotion of reforms that will fully utilize the potential of the Greek economy.
“Our policy remains consistent in fiscal stability and in the parallel implementation of reforms that will unlock new prospects,” he said, commenting on his first participation in Eurogroup.
US duties and the need for European response
The Minister underlined that discussions included the deterioration of trade relations with the United States due to dictatorialwhich are already affecting European economies.
As he said, ‘the European Union He has to propose a strategy based on rules and justice. ” He himself opposed a trade war, defending the need for a common useful solution with Washington.
He stressed, however, that the EU It must be prepared for all possibilities and expand to trade agreements, citing India as an example, while proposing to exploit the proposals of Draghi and Letters for lifting the barriers within the single market.
Support in European Defense Cooperation
Kyriakos Pierrakakis also made it clear Greece’s support for funding the European Union’s security and defense priorities. As he pointed out, the strengthening of cooperation in this area is a standing position in the country. Greeted the initiative ReArm Europe of the European Commission, as well as the activation of the escape clause, expressing the conviction that the solution for all challenges lies in the EU section.
“The European Defense’s deepening strategy and the strengthening of the single market are two pillars that will determine the future of Europe,” he said.
Source: Newmoney.gr