Mario Draghi: Interview in Handelsblatt Interview with Mr Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank, in Handelsblatt, published on 2 January 2015. *  *  *  Mr President, the Pope is of the opinion that, these days, Europe is looking old and sick. Do you share his opinion? Draghi: Europe needs to regain its self-confidence after the crisis.
This cannot happen by miracle. It hinges upon European Governments and European Institutions. It requires the introduction of reforms and a stable financial framework. This way, European citizens will regain confidence in their future and their opportunities. Confidence is the prerequisite for a society in which people buy and invest. Europe can do that and I am firmly committed to that goal.