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Mario Draghi

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Mario Draghi is an Italian economist, central banker, and politician who served as prime minister of Italy from February 2021 to October 2022. He was president of the European Central Bank from 2011 to 2019 and governor of the Bank of Italy from 2006 to 2011. During the eurozone debt crisis, he became closely associated with the ECB's commitment to preserve the euro. His Italian government was a broad coalition formed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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When was Mario Draghi prime minister of Italy?

Mario Draghi served as President of the Council of Ministers from 13 February 2021 to 25 October 2022. His government was formed during the COVID-19 period and ended after his coalition lost parliamentary support.

When did Mario Draghi lead the European Central Bank?

Draghi was President of the European Central Bank from 1 November 2011 to 31 October 2019. He succeeded Jean-Claude Trichet and was succeeded by Christine Lagarde.

What was Mario Draghi's role at the Bank of Italy?

He served as Governor of the Bank of Italy from 29 December 2005 to 31 October 2011. Before that, he held senior positions in Italy's Treasury and at Goldman Sachs International.

Why is Draghi associated with the eurozone crisis?

As ECB president, Draghi delivered the widely remembered July 2012 commitment to do whatever was necessary to preserve the euro. His presidency also included the ECB's expanded crisis-era monetary interventions.