Economy
ECB highlights 'fragile' economic recovery, praises Draghi's reforms
The ECB cut rates by 25 basis points in September, citing "appropriate" action due to disinflation and a "fragile" recovery, meeting account shows. Risks to growth remain tilted to the downside. Policymakers urged structural reforms, as highlighted by Draghi.
Europe Decoded
Euroviews. Why is the EU struggling to define its future?
The time for feet dragging is over, but the sense of urgency is still missing. And there is more: In addition to being very demanding, these challenges need to be faced simultaneously. Is that even possible, Ricardo Borges de Castro asks.
Economy
Draghi's competitiveness report: Can Europe heed the call to action?
Mario Draghi's competitiveness report urges the EU to invest €750-800bn annually to close the economic gap with the US and China. While experts praise its push for joint action and reforms, concerns remain over funding, political consensus and its future impact.
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Europe News
The Draghi EU competitiveness report - the reactions
Mario Draghi’s anticipated report received mixed reactions, with green groups accusing him of 'dismissing the ecological crisis' and the finance industry acclaiming the bulky report’s call for 'massive investment' amid austerity fears.
Healthcare
Draghi report touts path to pull EU pharma from ‘slow agony’
Mario Draghi envisions a clear path forward for the EU pharma sector through greater access to health data for AI development and targeted public investment in gene therapies, which he believes will help preserve the EU’s healthcare strengths.
Europe Decoded
Draghi calls for EU common borrowing, end to national vetoes
The former Italian prime minister proposes "radical change" as the bloc faces aggressive competition from China and the US. Draghi touts use of controversial eurobonds; proposed plan for decarbonisation and competitiveness could entail defensive trade measures, he says.
