Deputy prime minister and finance minister Galab Donev is in Brussels today for meetings of the Eurogroup and the EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN), the Finance Ministry said.

At ECOFIN, ministers will look at a package of laws on taxes on tobacco products. They will also hear about the economic and financial impact of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

They will exchange views on how the Recovery and Resilience Facility is working and review progress on simplifying EU legislation. They are expected to approve conclusions on EU statistics.

In its regular format, the Eurogroup will receive figures on the economy and public finances in the euro area. News on the digital euro and on new features in wholesale payments between central banks is also on the agenda.

In the Eurogroup's inclusive format, ministers will discuss how the EU can finance its defence capabilities.