German Chancellor Merkel shows empathy towards Spanish finance minister Calviño
In the world of European politics, the race for the upcoming Eurogroup chair is heating up. According to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, a woman has never before headed the Eurogroup, and she has expressed her support for Spanish Economy Minister Nadia Calviño as a potential candidate for the position.
However, the latest data available does not list Calviño as an officially announced candidate for the Eurogroup chair. As of August 2025, the confirmed candidates include the current incumbent, Paschal Donohoe from Ireland, who has proposed his candidacy for a third term, and other candidates such as Carlos Cuerpo and Rimantas Šadžius.
Paschal Donohoe, who has been leading the Eurogroup since 2020, was re-elected for his second term beginning January 2023. In June 2025, he announced his intention to seek a further term. The Eurogroup presidency involves coordinating meetings of finance ministers from eurozone countries.
Though Nadia Calviño is a prominent figure as Spain’s Economy Minister, the available search results do not list her as a candidate for the Eurogroup chair position at this time. Apart from Calviño, Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Luxembourg's Pierre Gramegna are also candidates for the Eurogroup chair.
It is worth noting that Spain already holds a leadership post in the EU with High Representative Josep Borrell. The Eurogroup will play a crucial role in disputes over the EU's recovery fund. The final decision regarding the Eurogroup chair lies with the Eurogroup, as stated by Angela Merkel.
Angela Merkel expressed her pleasure when women assume leading political positions and stated that Calviño has support "from the German government." No other official announcements or campaigns related to Calviño’s candidacy appear in the search results provided.
As the race for the Eurogroup chair continues, we wait with bated breath to see if Calviño will officially join the list of candidates and make history as the first woman to lead the Eurogroup.
[1] Source: dts Nachrichtenagentur
- The economic and social policy implications of the Eurogroup chair race are significant, as the role involves coordinating meetings of finance ministers from eurozone countries, which could impact the EU's recovery fund and general news.
- The policy-and-legislation landscape of the Eurogroup's upcoming election is complex, with candidates like Paschal Donohoe, Carlos Cuerpo, Rimantas Šadžius, and Pierre Gramegna in the running, aside from unofficial speculations about Nadia Calviño's potential candidacy.
