Kyriakos Pierrakakis, the Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance, hailed the acquisition of the Athens Stock Exchange by Euronext as a significant foreign investment, enhancing Greece's economic credibility and providing new financing opportunities for Greek businesses. The integration into Euronext offers access to a larger investment base, advanced digital tools, and improved credibility for Greek companies, especially SMEs. Despite positive GDP growth, the Greek economy faces challenges, including a looming recession and a need for a production model shift. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)