Who is Mario Draghi, this year's Charlemagne Prize winner?
Key takeaways
- The Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity.
- It was from here that Charlemagne (ca. 748-814) ruled the largest empire in western Europe since the fall of Rome, a legacy that later led him to be considered a medieval "father of Europe."
- The Charlemagne Prize honors those who strive for European unity in a more modern way.
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The Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity. This year's winner is Italy's Mario Draghi, a former European Central Bank chief and a key architect of European stability during a time of economic crisis.
https://p.dw.com/p/5DZNFMario Draghi is being honored for his role in stabilizing the euro and advocating European competitiveness and integration Image: Elias Rom/BELGA/picture alliance Advertisement For centuries, tiny Aachen has been seen as a symbol of a united Europe.
It was from here that Charlemagne (ca. 748-814) ruled the largest empire in western Europe since the fall of Rome, a legacy that later led him to be considered a medieval "father of Europe."