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Mario Draghi awarded 2026 Charlemagne Prize | DW News

May 14, 2026 1 min
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Former central banker Mario Draghi was awarded the 2026 Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, Germany, for his significant contributions to European integration.

Mario Draghi, former President of the European Central Bank, received the prestigious Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, Germany, on May 14, 2026. The award recognizes his instrumental efforts in strengthening European integration, particularly through his decisive actions to stabilize the euro during the 2012 financial crisis, for which he earned the nickname 'Super Mario'.

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