Eurogroup Discusses Economic Impact of Middle East Conflict and Energy Security in Brussels
The Eurogroup meeting in Brussels covered the eurozone's economic situation, the impact of Middle East conflicts, and energy prices. Bulgaria's Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski highlighted the need for sustainable energy technologies and support for low-emission infrastructure. Additionally, Klisurski represented Bulgaria at the ECOFIN meeting, discussing EU capital market integration and updates on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Bulgaria's Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic addressed rising fuel prices and security cooperation in defense and energy.

At the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, finance ministers discussed the eurozone's economic outlook, the impact of Middle East conflicts, and rising energy prices. Bulgaria's Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski emphasized sustainable energy technologies and the need for financial support for low-emission power infrastructure.
In ECOFIN discussions, he affirmed Bulgaria's backing for timely EU capital market integration. The meeting also addressed the ongoing Russian aggression toward Ukraine. Bulgaria's Prime Minister Gurov and Croatia's Prime Minister Plenkovic discussed measures against rising fuel prices and security cooperation, stressing the diversification of natural gas supplies. Gurov announced Bulgaria's defense spending has reached 2% of GDP and aims for 5% by 2035.




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