

E
D
C
B
A


Structural reforms, single market & governance
Research, innovation & skills
13
E
Closer alignment between the EU & civil society/national initiatives
Finance & investment
Energy & raw materials
Health & life sciences
Defence, space & artificial intelligence
EVIAN SPECIAL FOCUS
Paris and Berlin invoke the Draghi report constantly, and both have genuinely moved it. They also block, just as reliably, wherever a recommendation touches a sacred cow at home.
ARE FRANCE & GERMANY UP TO THE TASK?
Never once have Paris and Berlin pushed the same recommendation together.
France
Both
Germany
Pushed or pressured
2
18
22
29
None
15
20
30
Slowed or blocked
20
24
3
27
4
17
Should prioritise next
20
22
24
2
5
14
4
15
17
