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Fabio Panetta, a member of the European Central Bank Governing Council, stated that the EU requires common borrowing to remain competitive against the United States, emphasizing the need for increased investment in research and development to improve productivity. He highlighted the diminishing EU bond volumes post-2026 and proposed a common fiscal capacity for financing public goods, distinct from creating a fiscal union. This notion aligns with former ECB chief Mario Draghi's call for mobilizing an additional €800 billion annually to enhance defense, technology, and energy transition efforts.
Source: YAHOO