Draghi Showcases Sweden in Push for a More Productive EU
- Former ECB chief cites ‘strong social model’ in Nordic nation
- He will soon present a report on competitiveness in the bloc
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Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi said Sweden is an example for the European Union to emulate in its push for more productivity while retaining a robust safety net for the poor.
Tasked with delivering a report this month on enhancing the bloc’s competitiveness, the one-time Italian premier listed several changes needed for the region to “grow faster and better” — and then highlighted the biggest Nordic economy in particular.