The Ministry of Economy and Finance is positively considering the possibility of an agreement for the acquisition of the Athens Exchange by Euronext. However, it notes that this is an early stage commercial discussion, which may or may not result in a deal. In any case, any potential development will be subject to the approval of the relevant supervisory authorities and ultimately to the decision of the shareholders. In a statement, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said that "ten years after the imposition of capital controls, a possible takeover of the Athens Exchange by Euronext is a practical vote of confidence in the stability and positive development of the Greek economy. At the same time, it marks the deepening of Greece's integration into the European financial space and strengthens the confidence of international investors."