Video. "Super Mario" celebrated for defending the euro and European unity

Video. Former European Central Bank president Mario Draghi received the 2026 Charlemagne Prize on Thursday, 14 May, in Aachen, Germany, in recognition of his contributions to European unity and his ...
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Merz doubles down on opposition to 'Draghi-style' common debt proposal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday that joint debt was not an option to finance the European economy, speaking at a ceremony awarding former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi ...
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Germany's Merz calls for more investment, less subsidies in EU budget

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the European Union on Thursday to reform its budget to include more investments and reduce subsidies, but rejected any joint borrowing by EU nations to do so.
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Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigns despite surviving a no confidence vote

Despite surviving a no confidence vote, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has resigned. He said he won't govern without 100% support in his coalition, after some parties abstained from voting. Italy ...