Lagarde: Draghi report ‘formidable’ but ECB won’t change policy to boost EU competitiveness

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde praised Mario Draghi’s “formidable” report on Thursday (12 September) but said that the responsibility for boosting Europe’s lagging competitiveness ultimately lies with EU governments.

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Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), speaks at the press conference after the Governing Council meeting of the ECB on 12 September. BORIS ROESSLER/DPA/GETTY

Thomas Moller-Nielsen Euractiv 12-09-2024 18:49 4 min. read Content type: News Euractiv is part of the Trust Project

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