Mario Draghi’s Warning: Europe Must Wake Up!
In a striking speech in Rimini, Mario Draghi delivered a blunt truth: 2025 has shattered Europe’s illusion that economic size equals global power.
👉 “This year will be remembered as the year in which this illusion evaporated,” said the former ECB President and Italian Prime Minister.
Draghi pointed out:
👉Europe was forced to accept U.S. tariffs – imposed by its closest ally.
👉Europe was pressured into higher military spending, in ways that don’t fully reflect European interests.
👉In global crises – from Iran to Gaza to Ukraine – Europe has been reduced to a spectator, despite giving the most aid and having the strongest stake in peace.
His verdict is clear: Europe is too weak, too divided, and too slow to shape global events.
For years, Draghi has warned Europe to act – to build real competitiveness, launch a Capital Markets Union, and invest boldly in innovation and growth.
Now, his message could not be more urgent:
👉 Either Europe transforms, or it remains powerless in a world of giants.
#EUdebates#MarioDraghi#Europe#Geopolitics#EU#US#Tariffs#Ukraine#Gaza#Iran
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Mario Draghi’s Warning: Europe Must Wake Up!
In a striking speech in Rimini, Mario Draghi delivered a blunt truth: 2025 has shattered Europe’s illusion that economic size equals global power.
👉 “This year will be remembered as the year in which this illusion evaporated,” said the former ECB President and Italian Prime Minister.
Draghi pointed out:
👉Europe was forced to accept U.S. tariffs – imposed by its closest ally.
👉Europe was pressured into higher military spending, in ways that don’t fully reflect European interests.
👉In global crises – from Iran to Gaza to Ukraine – Europe has been reduced to a spectator, despite giving the most aid and having the strongest stake in peace.
His verdict is clear: Europe is too weak, too divided, and too slow to shape global events.
For years, Draghi has warned Europe to act – to build real competitiveness, launch a Capital Markets Union, and invest boldly in innovation and growth.
Now, his message could not be more urgent:
👉 Either Europe transforms, or it remains powerless in a world of giants.
#EUdebates #MarioDraghi #Europe #Geopolitics #EU #US #Tariffs #Ukraine #Gaza #Iran
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