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Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 4 November 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 4 November 2024

ContextPress remarks in Brussels after a meeting of euro area finance ministers, the last with the outgoing economy commissioner; the Eurogroup coordinates economic policies for the single currency.

Why it mattersEuro area ministers stress protecting public investment while reducing borrowing.

Problems raised
  1. Governments must reduce borrowing.
  2. Capital investment risks being cut.
  3. Inflation is still not fully back to target.
Solutions proposed
  1. Normalise budget policy gradually.
  2. Protect capital investment in future growth.
  3. Advance capital markets and banking integration.
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