We won't make the weak stronger by making the strong weaker, as a very wise man once said. That applies to the economy as well. If Germany were less competitive, the euro area as a whole would lose, because less… — Mario Draghi Copy Share Image
Interest rates do not have to be identical across the whole euro area, but it is unacceptable if major differences arise from broken capital markets or concern about a euro area break-up. — Mario Draghi Copy Share Image
The insurance companies do not refer to the key policy rate when they send their statements. We can only control that rate. Long-term interest… — Mario Draghi Copy Share Image
Within our mandate, the ECB is ready to do whatever it takes to preserve the euro. Believe me, it will be enough. — Mario Draghi Copy Share Image
In the European context tax rates are high and government expenditure is focused on current expenditure. A 'good' consolidation is one where taxes are… — Mario Draghi Copy Share Image
If we do not resolve the euro crisis, we will all pay the price. And if we do resolve it, we will all benefit,… — Mario Draghi Copy Share Image
There is no better protection against the euro crisis than successful structural reforms in southern Europe. — Mario Draghi Copy Share Image
Europe's financial system is fragmented, although the gap in funding costs for banks within the euro area is no longer as wide as it… — Mario Draghi Copy Share Image
We won't make the weak stronger by making the strong weaker, as a very wise man once said. That applies to the economy as… — Mario Draghi Copy Share Image
In Latin you say: "Repetita iuvant - to repeat is beneficial". The fewer changes made in a country, the more often I repeat my… — Mario Draghi Copy Share Image
Governments must commit to sound economic and financial policies. This is how we ensure reform in the euro area - and our independence. — Mario Draghi Copy Share Image
Interest rates do not have to be identical across the whole euro area, but it is unacceptable if major differences arise from broken capital… — Mario Draghi Copy Share Image
