Macron and Draghi Unite to Address Europe's Economic Challenges

The leaders emphasize the need for Europe to accelerate reforms in response to global pressures and the election of Donald Trump.

Emmanuel Macron and Mario Draghi met at the Collège de France to discuss the future of European competitiveness.
Their dialogue centered around Draghi's report, which calls for significant European reforms to prevent economic decline.
Both leaders view Donald Trump's election as an added pressure point for Europe to strengthen its economic position.
Macron advocates for leveraging Europe's existing strengths, including talent and capital, to foster innovation and growth.
Draghi and Macron stress the importance of creating European 'champions' to compete globally, urging faster implementation of reforms.