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Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 7 July 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 7 July 2025

ContextPress remarks in Brussels after a Eurogroup meeting at which the speaker was re-elected president; the Eurogroup coordinates economic policies for the single currency amid trade uncertainty.

Why it mattersEuro area ministers set the digital euro and the savings and investment union as near-term deliverables.

Problems raised
  1. The common currency area must be strengthened.
  2. Budget coordination is ongoing.
  3. Key projects need practical results.
Solutions proposed
  1. Deliver results on the digital euro.
  2. Advance the savings and investment union.
  3. Review draft budget plans in December.
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