Brussels, Oct. 13 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated economist Philippe Aghion on receiving the Nobel Prize in Economics, calling it a proud moment for Europe and a testament to the continent's values of innovation and openness.

In a post on X, von der Leyen wrote, "Congratulations to Philippe Aghion on receiving the Nobel Prize in economics. A proud moment for Europe and a strong reminder that innovation and openness are the foundations of our shared prosperity."

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She further highlighted Aghion's influential role in shaping key European economic ideas, noting that "Philippe's contributions helped shape Mario Draghi's vision for European competitivenes...