Mario Draghi, the former head of the European Central Bank, was awarded the 2026 International Charlemagne Prize for his efforts in stabilizing the eurozone and advocating for deeper European integration, during which he emphasized the need for significant investment and economic cohesion amidst global competition and ongoing EU budget negotiations. #EuropeanUnion #EconomicIntegration #CharlemagnePrize #IT #DE #GR #US #CN #EU
