Brussels: Europe and the Arabs
The meetings of the finance and economy ministers of the eurozone countries (the single European currency) will begin this Monday afternoon in Brussels. According to the federal institutions, the agenda includes several issues, including:
Reports on the Banking Union
Ministers of the countries participating in the Banking Union will hear from the heads of the Single Supervisory Mechanism and the Single Resolution Council as part of their semi-annual reports.
The Commission will provide an update on the negotiations on the framework for banking crisis management and deposit insurance in the European Union (CMDI).
Accordingly, the ministers will exchange views on the soundness of the eurozone financial system, taking into account recent geopolitical developments and the main challenges ahead.
European Stability Mechanism (ESM) - Preparing for the Annual Meeting in June
Ministers will review outstanding issues related to the European Stability Mechanism in preparation for the annual meeting in June of the Governing Council of the European Stability Mechanism and the Eurogroup.
Global Economic Developments and the G7
Ministers of the Eurogroup will receive a briefing on recent international meetings, including the main outcomes of the G7 discussions. The ministers will also exchange views on the latest developments in the macroeconomic outlook. Digital Euro
Ministers will assess the discussions held so far on the digital euro. The European Commission, the Council Presidency, and the European Central Bank will provide updates on ongoing efforts and the status of the legislative process. Based on these updates, the Eurogroup will discuss ways to accelerate progress.
The new German Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil, will present the new government's policy priorities.