Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras meets with Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis
23/04/2026 - Press Releases
Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras met in Athens today, Thursday 23 April 2026, with Valdis Dombrovskis, Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification.
The two officials discussed current international economic developments and the outlook of the economy in Europe and the euro area, as well as more specific issues, such as the international role of the euro and the ongoing digital euro project. They also discussed the significant progress made by the Greek economy and the financial sector.
After the end of the meeting, Governor Yannis Stournaras stated: “We had the pleasure of welcoming here in Athens Commissioner V. Dombrovskis, with whom we discussed current international economic developments and the prospects of the European as well as the Greek economy.
For us in Europe, the current international upheavals are not only a threat, but also a wake-up call, warranting an acceleration of European integration and more effective coordination of common policies. Boosting productivity and enhancing the competitiveness, strategic autonomy and resilience of the euro area require a coherent European strategy that will effectively address the fragmentation of goods, services and capital markets; support innovation and investment in the most productive sectors; and promote financial and fiscal deepening. In this context, progress towards a genuine Banking, Fiscal, and Savings and Investments Union is crucial for macroeconomic stability, as well as for the effectiveness of the single monetary policy.”
For his part, Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis stated: “Greece has emerged stronger from the COVID pandemic. This has been reflected by the solid economic growth of the Greek economy and is likely to help in the current energy crisis. The Commission expects that despite external headwinds, Greece maintains its growth momentum in 2026. This is largely due to Greece’s RRP which offers a unique opportunity to support growth. However, our forecast can still change significantly. We must stay the course with prudent fiscal policy and vigilance.”