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Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 15 January 2024

· 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 15 January 2024

ContextPress remarks in Brussels after the first meeting of euro area finance ministers in 2024, the euro's 25th year; the Eurogroup coordinates economic policies for the single currency.

Why it mattersMinisters set four priorities for 2024: coordination, capital markets, competitiveness and the currency.

Problems raised
  1. Energy markets are changing in Europe and worldwide.
  2. Competitiveness is under pressure.
  3. Capital markets remain fragmented.
Solutions proposed
  1. Focus on coordination, capital markets, competitiveness and the currency.
  2. Learn from expert views on energy markets.
  3. Coordinate economic policies across the euro area.
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