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Graham Bishop is renowned for his vision and the courage to propose radical ideas, yet ground them in a mastery of the technical details of the financial system. He has been referred to as a one-man think tank.
European Commission: His influence at the meeting point of politics, economics and finance has been recognised on many occasions - most recently when the European Commission asked him to study the attitudes of investors toward the euro area sovereign bond markets. In particular, he explored attitudes towards the potential for a “common euro area safe asset”: what characteristics should it possess and whether it would ameliorate any of the concerns expressed about the features of existing bond markets.
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He was a member of the Commission's Consultative Group on the Impact of the Euro on Capital Markets; of the Commission's Strategy Group on Financial Services; and of the Committee of Independent Experts on the preparation of the changeover to the single currency (1994/5).
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As part of a series of exchanges with key international partners on global economic developments, the Eurogroup held a discussion with Rachel Reeves, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer.
At moments like this, it is very important to refocus on those relationships that have a bedrock of shared values, outlook and policy priorities. We are all of the view that we have such a partner in the United Kingdom. Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup
At moments like this, it is very important to refocus on those relationships that have a bedrock of shared values, outlook and policy priorities. We are all of the view that we have such a partner in the United Kingdom.
Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup
The Eurogroup took stock of the latest macroeconomic developments and exchanged views with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on euro area policies. The IMF review is expected to be concluded by June 2025.
Ministers discussed the overall budgetary situation and prospects in the euro area and reviewed the economic and fiscal situation of the euro area member states.
This discussion was based on the European Commission opinions on the draft budgetary plans (DBPs) of the euro area member states and on the Commission communication on the 2025 European Semester.
We all recalled the importance of sound public finances and the need for all of us to deliver on our budget commitments. This is fundamentally about the ability of our economies to grow, giving us a better prospect for living standards. Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup
We all recalled the importance of sound public finances and the need for all of us to deliver on our budget commitments. This is fundamentally about the ability of our economies to grow, giving us a better prospect for living standards.
The outcome of this discussion was reflected in a Eurogroup statement.
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