- Italy’s outgoing premier Mario Draghi used his last day on the European stage Friday (21 October) to warn both his fellow leaders and his far-right successor that a united Europe should remain their “guiding star”.
- As leader of the ECB in 2012, Draghi was hailed as the saviour of the euro when he faced down markets during the sovereign debt crisis, famously declaring he would do “whatever it takes” to stabilise the currency.
- The leaders were played a brief tribute video and, according to a European official in the room, Draghi received a long and warm round of applause before delivering his remarks.
Super Mario: Draghi’s farewell warning to EU leaders
