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Remarks by Kyriakos Pierrakakis following the Eurogroup meeting of 4 May 2026

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

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· Kyriakos Pierrakakis Wiki · Eurogroup WikiRemarks by Kyriakos Pierrakakis following the Eurogroup meeting of 4 May 2026

ContextPress conference by the Eurogroup President after the meeting of euro area finance ministers on 4 May 2026, as the Middle East crisis continued.

Why it mattersEuro area ministers agree on how to support households against energy prices without breaking fiscal rules.

Problems raised
  1. Energy prices hurt households and firms.
  2. Support measures could strain budgets.
  3. Competitiveness must be preserved.
Solutions proposed
  1. Keep measures targeted and temporary.
  2. Respect fiscal rules.
  3. Align measures with the green transition.
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