ECB defends Draghi’s membership of G30 to EU watchdog

ECB praises chance for “dynamic debate” and rejects NGO’s claim of lack of transparency

Mario Draghi of the European Central Bank
ECB president Mario Draghi

The European Central Bank has officially rejected criticisms made earlier this year by a European Union campaign group regarding ECB president Mario Draghi’s membership of a prominent think-tank.

In January 2017, the office of the European Ombudsman announced it was opening an official inquiry into Draghi’s membership of the Group of 30. The ombudsman is appointed by the European Union to act as an independent monitor of the EU’s institutions.

Emily O’Reilly, who holds the position of European

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