Draghi Warns 27-Nation Europe to Unite as US Turns More Adversarial
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Updated · POLITICO Europe · May 14
Draghi Warns 27-Nation Europe to Unite as US Turns More Adversarial
7 articles · Updated · POLITICO Europe · May 14
Aachen — Mario Draghi said Europe is "truly alone together," warning the bloc faces a geopolitical break in which the U.S. has become more adversarial and unpredictable.
The former ECB president said Europe must "get its act together" because Washington may no longer guarantee the continent's security, making greater unity and self-reliance more urgent.
Thursday's warning came as Draghi accepted the International Charlemagne Prize, an award honoring contributions to European unity, giving his appeal added symbolic weight.
The message points to a broader shift in Europe's strategic outlook: stronger internal coordination is no longer just an economic project but a security imperative.
As Europe boosts defense spending, can it fix its fragmented markets to fund its own security and avoid economic collapse?
With US security guarantees fading, can Europe escape its 'digital vassalage' and achieve true technological and military independence?
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Overview
Europe is at a turning point, as highlighted by Mario Draghi’s urgent warnings and his 2024-2026 speeches. Draghi, reflecting on Europe’s past optimism that Western ideals would guarantee peace, now urges the continent to face reality and adapt. He stresses that Europe’s earlier confidence was misplaced, and that naïve optimism must give way to decisive action. This call to move beyond old assumptions sets the stage for a broader transformation, where Europe must strengthen its unity and institutions to secure its future prosperity and influence in a rapidly changing world.