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Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 11 April 2025

· Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup (Euro area (EU))

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· Paschal Donohoe Wiki · Eurogroup WikiRemarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 11 April 2025

ContextPress remarks in Warsaw after an informal meeting of euro area finance ministers hosted by Poland; the Eurogroup coordinates economic policies for the single currency amid new US tariffs.

Why it mattersMinisters answer the new US levies by stressing diversification of partners and the digital euro.

Problems raised
  1. Trade tensions rise.
  2. Europe needs to diversify trade.
  3. Key projects are pending.
Solutions proposed
  1. Advance the digital euro.
  2. Pursue the savings and investment union.
  3. Support trade diversification.
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