Mario Draghi

Draghi wants new Italian airline launched before the summer

ROME, April 8 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Thursday he hoped a new state-owned airline, dubbed ITA, would be launched before the summer, adding it was…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that Italian politician Mario Draghi deserves the support of all EU politicians in order to make it a success. MaltaToday says that there are legitimate concerns with…

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From ECB to Rome, ‘Super Mario’ Draghi rides to Italy’s rescue

Mario Draghi has never shirked a challenge, from salvaging the reputation of Italy’s central bank to saving the euro. He is about to take on what may be an even…

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Photo Story: Mario Draghi figurine in Naples

The terracotta figurine of Mario Draghi, made by craftsman Genny Di Virgilio in San Gregorio Armeno, the street of the masters of the art of the crib, in Naples, southern…

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Analysis – From Conte to Draghi – now comes the hard part

ROME, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Italians' hopes in Mario Draghi could hardly be higher. But the former European Central Bank chief, who was sworn in as the country's new prime…

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A look at the technocrat ministers in Draghi’s new Italian government

Mario Draghi, the former head of the European Central Bank, was sworn in on Saturday as Italy's new Prime Minister and unveiled a cabinet with a mix of technocrats and…

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Draghi forms new Italian govt, names politicians, technocrats as ministers

ROME, Feb 12 (Reuters/CDE) - Mario Draghi, the former head of the European Central Bank, confirmed on Friday he was ready to form Italy's next government and unveiled a cabinet with…

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EU’s Dombrovskis sure Draghi can help Italy get Recovery Funds as soon as possible

European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis is confident an Italian government led by Mario Draghi will successfully complete the remaining steps for the funds from the Recovery Fund to be…

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Italy’s 5-Star votes to back Draghi, opening way for new government

ROME, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Members of Italy's 5-Star Movement voted on Thursday to back Prime Minister designate Mario Draghi, opening the way for the former European Central Bank chief…

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Italy’s 5-Star online ballot to be held after Draghi draws up government agenda: leader to paper

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's 5-Star Movement will hold an online ballot of its members to decide whether to back a Mario Draghi government only after the Prime Minister designate will…

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Berlusconi confirms his party will back a Draghi govt

ROME, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Italy's former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Tuesday confirmed his centre-right Forza Italia party would support a government led by former European Central Bank chief…

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Italy’s Berlusconi says Europe will like League decision to back Draghi govt

The decision by Italy's far-right League party to back the government that former ECB head Mario Draghi is trying to forge is "wise" and will be appreciated in Europe, former…

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Italy’s 5-Star to hold online vote on whether to back Draghi

ROME, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Italy's anti-establishment 5-Star Movement said on Monday it would consult members on whether it should back a government led by former European Central Bank chief…

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Draghi’s prospects of forming government boosted by ‘conditional support’ of two large parties

ROME, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Mario Draghi's prospects of forming a government in Italy were boosted on Saturday when the two largest parties in parliament, the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the rightist…

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Italy’s 5-Star opens slightly to Draghi ahead of government talks

ROME, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi started consultations on Thursday on forming a new Italian government as the largest party in parliament, the 5-Star…

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Italy’s president calls on Draghi to save country from crisis

ROME, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Italian President Sergio Mattarella looks set to ask former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi to form a government of national unity to tackle the…

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Italy’s Renzi would like ex-ECB’s Draghi to head Italy government – source

ROME, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Matteo Renzi, who triggered Italy's political crisis this month by pulling his Italia Viva party out of the ruling coalition, would like to see former…

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Rebuilding Europe after pandemic akin to post-war reconstruction: Draghi

Rebuilding Europe after the coronavirus pandemic will be akin to the post-World War II reconstruction effort and the bloc must reaffirm its core values despite challenges from global powers, former…

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Draghi on his farewell appeals for more Europe, not less Europe

Mario Draghi handed over to Christine Lagarde as European Central Bank chief Monday saying it was "easier to say goodbye knowing that the ECB is in good hands". "It is…

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No regrets says Draghi as he leaves the helm of ECB

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said Thursday he had no regrets after completing his eight-year term at the head of the institution. "How do I feel? I feel like…

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Photo Story: ECB President Mario Draghi honoured at Milan university

European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi delivers a speech after being awarded with an Honoris Causa Degree at the Universita Cattolica university in Milan, Italy, 11 October 2019. …

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Marked slowdown in eurozone growth says ECB chief

Countries with high public debt like Italy should increase their efforts to cut it, European Central Bank Governor Mario Draghi. Italy has the highest debt in the eurozone after Greece,…

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Italy should ‘calm down with the tone and re-establish trust in Euro – Mario Draghi

Italy should “calm down with the tone” and re-establish trust in the euro to quiet down the markets, European Central Bank’s President Mario Draghi said today. Draghi, speaking at a…

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