The Future of European Competitiveness
Professor Philippe Aghion, Chair at the College de France and Senior Fellow of the GW Competition & Innovation Lab, moderated a debate between French President Emmanuel Macron and Mario Draghi, former President of the European Central Bank, following the publication of the Draghi Report.
On Wednesday, Mario Draghi, former President of the European Central Bank, and French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a crucial message to the EU, warning of the urgent need for Europe to strengthen its economic independence. Speaking in an hour-long conversation at the esteemed Collège de France in Paris, Draghi and Macron underscored the importance of proactive EU preparation to navigate an anticipated second wave of global trade tensions.
Addressing the possibility of a renewed trade conflict involving the United States and China, the leaders emphasized the risk that Europe could be drawn in as an unintended victim if it remains unprepared. Their message was clear: Europe must stand resilient and strategically self-sufficient to withstand the ripple effects of shifting global trade dynamics, ensuring the EU’s economic stability and influence on the world stage.
Politico covered the roundtable here.
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