New Rhine Group by Draghi wants to relaunch Europe
Euronews Portugal27 August 2026 at 16:16
The new Rhine Group, led by Mario Draghi, emerges as an initiative to reform the European Union in the face of the economic and geopolitical challenges the bloc is facing. In an interview with Euronews, executive director Luis Garicano details the group's mission, composed of prominent political and economic figures, and explains why this initiative comes at this crucial moment for the future of Europe.
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