Mario Draghi is for the third time in Time’s 100. The prime minister is the only Italian on the list and this time Janet Yellen explains the reasons for the inclusion: “The United States are grateful to have Mario as a partner again,” writes the US Treasury secretary who outlines his brief profile.
“The speeches of central bankers are not typically inspirational, but Mario Draghi’s remarks of July 2012 in London were an exception – reads the profile – He declared that the European Central Bank would” do everything necessary to preserve the euro “, which, of course, it did. Mario and the ECB helped stabilize the European economy. At the time I was at the Federal Reserve – Yellen continues – and I felt particularly grateful to have a partner like Mario across the Atlantic, someone with deep experience and constant demeanor. Now the US is grateful to have Mario as a partner once again. This time, as Italian prime minister.
Mario is leading his nation through the pandemic with a skillful hand, supporting a rapid vaccination campaign and relief measures to help Italian businesses and workers. Backed by a large allocation of EU funds, it has set in motion many necessary – and politically difficult – policies and investments to green the Italian economy, reduce inequalities and advance digitalization. And with Italy leading this year’s G-20, Mario is bringing together the world‘s largest economies to end the pandemic, promote inclusive global recovery, and address pressing global issues like climate change.
It’s been nine years since his famous speech, but Mario’s approach of “doing everything necessary” is more relevant and inspiring than ever “”