Remarks by Kyriakos Pierrakakis following the Eurogroup meeting of 19 January 2026
· Kyriakos Pierrakakis, President of the Eurogroup (Euro area (EU))
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KP · Kyriakos Pierrakakis Wiki · Eurogroup WikiRemarks by Kyriakos Pierrakakis following the Eurogroup meeting of 19 January 2026ContextPress conference by the Eurogroup President after the first Eurogroup meeting with Bulgaria as the euro area's newest member.
Why it mattersEuro area ministers on tariffs, overcapacity and critical dependencies at the start of 2026.
Problems raised- Tariffs and overcapacity threaten growth.
- Russia's war continues.
- Critical dependencies in technology and minerals.
Solutions proposed- Keep dialogue open.
- Ensure unity and coordination.
- Reduce critical dependencies.
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