Kyriakos Pierrakakis emphasizes efficient governance to attract investment

Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis addressed the annual ‘Back-to-Business Dinner 2026’ of the Hellenic-British Chamber of Commerce. During his speech, Pierrakakis stated that ‘the best investment incentive is an effectively functioning state.’

He welcomed the British government's intention to seek closer ties with the European Union and highlighted the stability of the Greek banking system and the internationalized nature of the Greek economy. Pierrakakis noted that the future of Greek tourism lies in attracting investments for infrastructure and modern hospitality services, rather than just increasing visitor numbers.

Furthermore, the Minister discussed Greece's potential as a regional education hub through its English-language university programs. He also emphasized Greece's strategic role in the energy map of Southeast Europe, citing opportunities in renewable energy, electrical interconnections, storage systems, and gas infrastructure. He suggested that cooperation with the United Kingdom could be mutually beneficial given British expertise in these sectors. Finally, he noted the long-standing economic ties between the Greek shipping industry and the London maritime ecosystem.