Group 1 - Former ECB President Mario Draghi criticized the EU for its inaction, stating that Europe's economic competitiveness is regressing due to a lack of urgency from EU headquarters and member states [1][2] - Draghi's report, which included 383 recommendations to enhance competitiveness, saw only 11.2% of its suggestions implemented over the past year, highlighting significant political and bureaucratic obstacles [1][2][4] - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged the lack of urgency in advancing the competitiveness agenda and emphasized the need for urgent action to address the incomplete single market and stalled merger rule reforms [1][4] Group 2 - The slow implementation of Draghi's recommendations contrasts sharply with the urgent economic challenges facing Europe, as officials have been preoccupied with external threats such as trade wars and geopolitical issues [3][4] - Draghi warned that citizens and businesses in Europe are increasingly frustrated with the slow pace of EU actions, expressing concerns that governments are not seizing critical moments for necessary reforms [5]