Mario Draghi, erstwhile president of the European Central Bank, received the Charles the large Prize on 14 May for his contribution to the unity and stableness of Europe. The 78-year-old economist gave a video-message during the ceremony, in which he stressed the importance of European unity.
Armin Laschet, president of the curator of the Charles the large Award and the CDU politician, commented on Draghi's historical function and the contemporary importance of his statements. Draghi led the European Central Bank during the euro area crisis.
A prestigious award with a long history
The Charles the large Award has been awarded since 1950 for promoting peace and unity in Europe. Its name refers to a French ruler considered "the father of a united Europe".
The erstwhile winners included Winston Churchill, Jean Monnet, Robert Schuman and Konrad Adenauer. St. John Paul II, Donald Tusk and Bronisław Geremek, who served as Minister of abroad Affairs from 1997 to 2000, received the award.
In fresh years, the award has been awarded to Ursula von der Leyen (2025), president of the European Commission, and Volodymyr Zelensk (2023), president of Ukraine.
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