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What the leadership of the ESM means for Greece: The country’s major creditor and the messages for the Greek economy

The election of Pierrakakis to the presidency of the Eurogroup also opens the way to the leadership of the ESM, giving Greece a role as coordinator and creditor in the eurozone – A historic reversal, from a bailout country to an institutional pillar of stability – Pierrakakis from the podium of Parliament: I return from Brussels with an honor and a victory for the country

From Varoufakis’s “wow” to Dijsselbloem and Schäuble who wanted Grexit, to Pierrakakis as candidate for Eurogroup president

Greece is claiming for the first time the top position in the Eurogroup – Kyriakos Pierrakakis faces Belgian Vincent Van Peteghem – Both Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis are actively involved

Bloomberg: A high-symbolism test for Greece as Pierrakakis fights for the Eurogroup presidency

His election would be a true recognition of Greece’s success in turning the page and leading the eurozone, says Jeroen Dijsselbloem – Greece “an example for many other member states”

Goldman Sachs: The Greek economy holds firm – Why the three threats do not derail the growth trajectory

The Greek economy is no longer supported by temporary factors - Strong investment activity, a stable labor market environment, and progress in the energy and infrastructure sectors act as a counterweight to external shocks

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