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Draghi Advocates Pragmatic Federalism for Evolving EU Challenges

10/27/2025

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Mario Draghi, the former Italian Prime Minister, stated the EU struggles to adapt to a changing global landscape.
He urged pragmatic federalism to address the EU's challenges and pursue reform and treaty changes.
He proposed a multi-speed Europe allowing coalitions of willing nations to advance shared interests.
Kirill Dmitriev is scheduled to meet Steve Witkoff in Florida as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for talks with Xi Jinping.

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Story summary

Mario Draghi, the former Italian Prime Minister, stated the EU struggles to adapt to a changing global landscape.
He urged pragmatic federalism to address the EU's challenges and pursue reform and treaty changes.
He proposed a multi-speed Europe allowing coalitions of willing nations to advance shared interests.
Kirill Dmitriev is scheduled to meet Steve Witkoff in Florida as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for talks with Xi Jinping.