Overview

• A jury led by Gustavo Suárez-Pertierra selected Draghi for the 2025 prize in recognition of his ethical leadership and dedication to European integration.
• As president of the European Central Bank from 2011 to 2019, his 2012 ‘whatever it takes’ pledge is credited with stabilizing the euro during the sovereign debt crisis.
• He served as Italy’s prime minister from 2021 until his resignation in 2022, navigating a fragile coalition government.
• His recent report for the European Commission defines three central priorities: boosting productivity, advancing decarbonization, enhancing defense, security autonomy.
• His name remains in discussion as a potential successor to Italian President Sergio Mattarella when the latter’s term concludes.