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Draghi's Bold Plan Sparks Debate on EU Debt and Innovation

2/17/2025

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Mario Draghi's report calls for daring investments and shared debt issuance to boost Europe's competitiveness. Yet, it has ignited a deregulatory wave that resonates with libertarian ideals. Without this common debt, Europe may struggle to secure vital public investments, jeopardizing social and environmental safeguards and widening the innovation gap among EU nations.

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Mario Draghi's report calls for daring investments and shared debt issuance to boost Europe's competitiveness. Yet, it has ignited a deregulatory wave that resonates with libertarian ideals. Without this common debt, Europe may struggle to secure vital public investments, jeopardizing social and environmental safeguards and widening the innovation gap among EU nations.