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BUSINESS ·EUROPEAN UNION ·October 21, 2026

Lagarde says "Open dialogue between countries is essential" after meeting Greek ambassador

“I was delighted to meet Alexandros Papaioannou, Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to Germany, in Frankfurt today. Open dialogue between countries is essential to a strong, united Europe.”
— Christine Lagarde, President

Reported October 21, 2026 by bsky.app. Checked word for word against that report.

✦ Summary · October 21, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde met Greece’s ambassador to Germany, Alexandros Papaioannou, in Frankfurt on Oct. 21, 2026, according to a post from her account. In the post, she described the encounter and said communication among governments helps support a cohesive Europe. The message named the participants and city but did not explain what they discussed or whether any decisions were reached.

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