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Draghi Warns: EU's Geopolitical Power Needs Urgent Unity

8/23/2025

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Former Prime Minister Mario Draghi stated that 2025 will end the EU's illusion of geopolitical power based solely on economic strength.
He criticized the EU's limited involvement in global crises, such as Ukraine and Gaza, and cautioned against a return to national sovereignty.
Draghi advocated for common debt to fund large-scale European projects and urged unity among European governments for decisive action.
He emphasized the necessity for strategic adaptation in response to a changing global landscape.

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Former Prime Minister Mario Draghi stated that 2025 will end the EU's illusion of geopolitical power based solely on economic strength.
He criticized the EU's limited involvement in global crises, such as Ukraine and Gaza, and cautioned against a return to national sovereignty.
Draghi advocated for common debt to fund large-scale European projects and urged unity among European governments for decisive action.
He emphasized the necessity for strategic adaptation in response to a changing global landscape.