· Paschal Donohoe Wiki · Eurogroup WikiRemarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 15 September 2023
Read full speech on consilium.europa.eu ↗ContextPress remarks in Santiago de Compostela after an informal meeting of euro area finance ministers hosted by Spain; the Eurogroup coordinates economic policies for the single currency.
Why it mattersMinisters agree that budgets should stay restrictive so they do not work against the ECB.
Problems raised
- Inflation remains high.
- Fiscal policy could fuel inflation.
- Monetary and fiscal policies must align.
Solutions proposed
- Keep fiscal policy prudent.
- Pursue a restrictive fiscal stance.
- Align fiscal policy with monetary policy.