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'Digital finance: catalyst for European transformation' - keynote speech by the Eurogroup President, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, at the EIB Group Forum 2026

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

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· Kyriakos Pierrakakis Wiki · Eurogroup Wiki'Digital finance: catalyst for European transformation' - keynote speech by the Eurogroup President, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, at the EIB Group Forum 2026

ContextKeynote by the Eurogroup President at the EIB Group Forum 2026, the yearly conference of the European Investment Bank.

Why it mattersThe Eurogroup President explains why public de-risking has not drawn enough private capital in Europe.

Problems raised
  1. Europe lacks investable projects and markets.
  2. Private capital does not follow public de-risking enough.
  3. Digital innovation could weaken financial integrity.
Solutions proposed
  1. Develop more investable projects and markets.
  2. Create pathways for private capital.
  3. Ensure digital finance strengthens resilience.
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