The discussions between Euronext and Athens Stock Exchange are at an early stage, the RPH said in a statement, which adds that it sees very positively the possibility of an agreement. At the same time, he notes that if the combination of the two entities proceeds, he intends to actively support the integration process, ensuring smooth functional harmonization.

In detail, the ministry’s announcement states:

Today, the Ministry of National Economy and Finance has been informed that Euronext has entered preliminary discussions with the Athens Stock Exchange about its possible acquisition. This is an early stage debate that may or may reach an agreement. In any case, any possible development will be subject to the approval of the competent supervisory authorities and ultimately to the decision of the shareholders.

The Ministry of National Economy and Finance sees the possibility of an agreement very positively. Ten years after the imposition of capital controls, a possible acquisition of the Athens Stock Exchange by Euronext is a tangible vote of confidence in the stability and positive course of the Greek economy. At the same time, it marks the deepening of Greece’s integration into the European Financial Area and enhances the confidence of international investors.

The Athens Stock Exchange, with a history of almost 150 years, is a landmark for the Greek economy. Throughout its existence, it has been identified with the history of the country- from industrialization and European integration to crisis management and today’s dynamic course of recovery and transformation.

Euronext, with activities in seven countries – Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal – is today a leading pan -European broker. Through possible integration, Greece could become the eighth member of a consolidated ecosystem of capital markets that respects national peculiarities while benefiting from a common strategy and know -how.

In the event of a combination of the two entities, the Ministry of National Economy and Finance intends to actively support the integration process, ensuring smooth functional harmonization. A single approach to infrastructure, functions and supervision can significantly improve the efficiency, transparency and international competitiveness of the Greek market.
We support among others:
• the relocation and upgrading of trading technology
• Incorporation of clearing functions into a broader cross -border frame
• the harmonization of post -consider support infrastructure, and
• Strengthening synergies with other European markets in selected sectors of economic activity, such as energy and debt.

The Ministry of National Economy and Finance continues to consistently encourage the influx of foreign investment in Greece. We believe that Euronext’s size and know -how, in terms of buying shares and bonds, can offer essential benefits for investors and the Greek economy as a whole.

This possible development is also aligned with the EU initiative. for the savings and investment union, which began in March 2025. It aims to optimally channerate European savings to productive investment, enhancing citizens’ access to capital markets and improving business funding options.

Greece is not just returning – it has already returned.

And it moves forward with confidence, strategy and pure vision for the future.