· Kyriakos Pierrakakis Wiki · Eurogroup WikiRemarks by Kyriakos Pierrakakis following the Eurogroup meeting of 4 May 2026
Read full speech on consilium.europa.eu ↗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
- Energy prices hurt households and firms.
- Support measures could strain budgets.
- Competitiveness must be preserved.
Solutions proposed
- Keep measures targeted and temporary.
- Respect fiscal rules.
- Align measures with the green transition.