Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi met with current Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Palazzo Chigi to discuss the future of European competitiveness.

The meeting focused on Draghi's report, which highlights the need for increased innovation, demographic strategies, and securing critical raw materials.

Draghi emphasized the importance of a common EU debt to support these initiatives, suggesting an annual investment of 750-800 billion euros.

Both leaders agreed on the necessity of suitable tools to achieve Europe's ambitious goals, including defense industry strengthening and dual transitions.

They plan to maintain communication to further explore these critical issues.