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September 1, 2025

Mario’s right: Europe faces an existential crisis

EU leaders should not ignore the difference Britain could make to the region's future

John Thornhill

3 min read

Sometimes the unlikeliest people tell the bluntest truths. So it is with Mario Draghi, the former Italian prime minister who has emerged as Europe’s indispensable truth-teller. 

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John Thornhill

John Thornhill is Sifted’s editorial director and cofounder. He is also innovation editor of the Financial Times, and tweets from @johnthornhillft

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