-
Draghi: Economic and Monetary Union: past and present
It is vital today that we move the debate on European integration forward, and conferences such as this are key forums to do so. Fostering open and frank discussion about our common future is critical for knowledge to grow and for consensus to emerge. It is precisely through vision, rigorous analysis and frank discussion that Jacques Delors was able to overcome the economic challenges of his time, and what he described as the “fundamental differences of opinion” and “mental reservations” [1] which characterised the political climate back then. Today, we also face economic challenges and political disputes ... (full story)