Episode 83 – Draghi’s Choice – What Does the Draghi Report Mean for the Future of European Competition?

In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by Giovanna Faggionato, a reporter for Politico Europe who has extensive experience covering competition, to discuss the recent report given by former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi. Clay and Giovanna discuss the report's key themes and takeaways, focused on a plan to make the European Union more competitive economically. They discuss why Draghi was the author of this report, how he proposes to close the competition gap between the EU and the United States, challenges in implementing the report's recommendations, what steps may follow suit and more. This IIF Podcast was hosted by Clay Lowery, Executive Vice President, Research and Policy, with production and research contributions from Christian Klein, Digital Graphics and Production Associate and Miranda Silverman, Senior Program Assistant.