Overview
- In a video message during the announcement, Mario Draghi thanked the organizers and urged Europeans to show unprecedented unity to preserve the EU.
- He said the continent must overcome self‑inflicted weaknesses and become stronger militarily, economically and politically.
- The prize committee cautioned that Europe risks becoming a plaything for other powers without a renewed economic foundation.
- Organizers presented Draghi as synonymous with economic strengthening and highlighted his 2024 “Draghi Report” on competitiveness, growth and stability.
- The council acknowledged recent defence advances but stressed that strategic independence ultimately rests on economic strength, with the prize to be presented on May 14.