Building European autonomy: cooperation and the rule of law
· Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (Euro area (EU))
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CL · Christine Lagarde Wiki · European Central Bank WikiBuilding European autonomy: cooperation and the rule of lawContextDinner speech by Christine Lagarde at the 2025 ECB Legal Conference in Frankfurt.
Why it mattersLagarde argues that Europe can build autonomy in defence and technology while still upholding multilateral rules and institutions.
Problems raised- Europe must build capacity in defence, economy and technology.
- Autonomy could weaken multilateralism.
- The rule of law is under pressure.
Solutions proposed- Pursue autonomy within multilateral cooperation.
- Respect IMF, Basel and WTO frameworks.
- Help sustain the multilateral order.
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