Draghi's farewell warning to EU leaders Italy's outgoing premier Mario Draghi used his last day on the European stage today to warn both his fellow leaders and his far-right successor that … Business • 21 Oct 22
Italy to clear €14.3 billion package against inflation Italy today plans to approve a new aid package worth around €14.3 billion to help shield firms and families from surging energy costs and consumer … Business • 04 Aug 22
Italian shares lead slump in Europe as Draghi resigns Italian shares fell sharply today as Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned, keeping broader European stocks under pressure as investors awaited the European Central Bank's first … Business • 21 Jul 22
Euro zone bond yields rise as rate expectations trimmed Euro zone borrowing costs rose sharply on Monday as investors scaled back expectations of outsized interest rate hikes in the euro area and the United … Business • 18 Jul 22
Italy's first quarter growth revised upwards Italy's economy grew by more than previously estimated in the first quarter, official data showed today, amid growing optimism about the country's recovery. Business • 01 Jun 21
Draghi sets out plan to rebuild virus-hit Italy Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has pledged to use "all means" to fight the coronavirus pandemic that has devastated Italy. Business • 17 Feb 21
Draghi sworn in as Italian prime minister Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi has been formally sworn in as Italy's new prime minister, following weeks of instability in the eurozone's third-largest … World • 13 Feb 21
Mario Draghi set to lead Italian unity government Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi has formally accepted the Italian premiership, charged with guiding his country through the devastation wrought by the coronavirus … World • 12 Feb 21
Italy's president calls on Mario Draghi to lead country Italy's president has called in former central banker Mario Draghi to help resolve the virus-ravaged country's political crisis. World • 02 Feb 21
Pope appoints Draghi to academy of social sciences Pope Francis has appointed former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi as a member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, the Vatican has said. Business • 13 Jul 20
Draghi defends ECB record on critics' home turf Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi today received Germany's highest honour, defending his record after the award again fanned the flames of criticism of … Business • 31 Jan 20
ECB to launch year-long strategy review in January New European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde today said the bank would next month launch a major "strategic review" of the bank's tools and goals, … Business • 12 Dec 19
Five questions for the new ECB chief New European Central Bank boss Christine Lagarde holds her first policy meeting on Thursday, where investors will scrutinise her every word for a sense of … Business • 10 Dec 19
How will Mario Draghi be remembered in Ireland? Mario Draghi held his last press conference as President of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt yesterday. Business • 25 Oct 19
Draghi defends legacy as ECB keeps money taps on European Central Bank President Mario Draghi today defended his ultra-easy monetary policy stance as his eight-year tenure at the bank closes in exactly the same … Business • 25 Oct 19
Six key moments in Draghi's eventful ECB tenure Mario Draghi hands over the keys of the European Central Bank to Christine Lagarde on October 31, leaving the former IMF chief an economy struggling … Business • 21 Oct 19
Departing Draghi leaves divided ECB to Lagarde Departing European Central Bank president Mario Draghi will leave a conflicting legacy after chairing his final governing council meeting on Thursday. Business • 21 Oct 19
ECB board member's departure highlights split The European Central Bank lost its third German board member to resignation over policy differences in a decade today. Business • 26 Sep 19
Lagarde wins EU approval to lead ECB The European Parliament has today backed Christine Lagarde as the next president of the European Central Bank, paving the way for her to become the … Business • 17 Sep 19
Germany not happy with ECB's latest moves Mass-selling German newspaper Bild today accused European Central Bank President Mario Draghi of "sucking dry" the bank accounts of Germany's savers. Business • 13 Sep 19
ECB announces measures to kick start euro zone economy The European Central Bank has today approved a fresh stimulus package as expected, cutting interest rates and approving a new round of bond purchases to … Business • 12 Sep 19
Mario's last act - how ECB moves could affect you If Mario Draghi was hoping for a quiet countdown to his retirement from the European Central Bank, he'll be sorely disappointed. In fact, it looks … Business • 12 Sep 19
Lagarde clears key hurdle in becoming next ECB chief Christine Lagarde took a major step towards becoming the European Central Bank's next president this week, securing the backing of a European Parliament committee after … Business • 05 Sep 19
ECB President hopeful supports bank's current stance The nominee to be the next President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, has said she supports the current stance of the ECB. Business • 04 Sep 19
ECB opens door to rate cuts, more bond buys European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the bank's all-important inflation target should not be viewed as a 2% cap. Business • 25 Jul 19
