Draghi: The EU to consider report's proposals or face 'slow agony'

Mario Draghi handed his highly anticipated report on European competitiveness to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, outlining the urgent need to boost productivity to achieve the EU’s political and economic goals.Without significant progress, Europe risks falling further behind global competitors, particularly in the tech sector. The report highlights the importance of a well-coordinated transition to climate neutrality, ensuring that decarbonisation also supports growth. With calls for stronger EU regulation and investment in tech innovation and clean energy, Draghi outlines a path to secure Europe’s future on the global stage.To break down the Draghi report, we are joined by our economy reporter, Thomas Moller-Nielsen.

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