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“A message for Europe Day” by Kyriakos Pierrakakis, President of the Eurogroup

· Kyriakos Pierrakakis, President of the Eurogroup (Euro area (EU))

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· Kyriakos Pierrakakis Wiki · Eurogroup Wiki“A message for Europe Day” by Kyriakos Pierrakakis, President of the Eurogroup

ContextWritten message by the Eurogroup President published for Europe Day, 9 May 2026.

Why it mattersMakes the case for European unity as a condition for economic weight in a fragmenting world.

Problems raised
  1. Geopolitical rivalry challenges Europe.
  2. Technology disrupts economies.
  3. Economic fragmentation grows.
Solutions proposed
  1. Avoid nostalgia and complacency.
  2. Strengthen Europe's economy.
  3. Act together as Europeans.
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