IT'S TIME TO ACT.
IT'S TIME
TO ACT.
IT'S TIME
TO ACT.
IT'S TIME TO ACT.
UPDATE #1 - 12 MONTHS AFTER
UPDATE #1 - 12 MONTHS AFTER
UPDATE #1 - 12 MONTHS AFTER
UPDATE #1 - 12 MONTHS AFTER
Only
Only
Only
of the Draghi report
has been implemented
of the Draghi report
has been implemented
of the Draghi report
has been implemented
of the Draghi report
has been implemented
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WHAT IS THE DRAGHI TRACKER ?
WHAT IS THE DRAGHI TRACKER ?
WHAT IS THE DRAGHI TRACKER ?
WHAT IS THE DRAGHI TRACKER ?
It’s about
It’s about
It’s about
turning vision into action.
turning vision into action.
turning vision into action.
The Draghi report is the landmark report on the European competitiveness, commissioned already two years ago, and published already one year ago.
The Draghi Tracker measures regularly the implementation of the main proposed measures, to put a positive, factual & strong pressure on policymakers – to act.
The Draghi report is the landmark report on the European competitiveness, commissioned already two years ago, and published already one year ago.
The Draghi Tracker measures regularly the implementation of the main proposed measures, to put a positive, factual & strong pressure on policymakers – to act.
The Draghi report is the landmark report on the European competitiveness, commissioned already two years ago, and published already one year ago.
The Draghi Tracker measures regularly the implementation of the main proposed measures, to put a positive, factual & strong pressure on policymakers – to act.
The Draghi report is the landmark report on the European competitiveness, commissioned already two years ago, and published already one year ago.
The Draghi Tracker measures regularly the implementation of the main proposed measures, to put a positive, factual & strong pressure on policymakers – to act.
METHODOLOGY
METHODOLOGY
METHODOLOGY
METHODOLOGY
METHODOLOGY
We have selected the 20 key recommendations of the Draghi Report
Each has been scored according to its level of concrete implementation, symbolized by a color
The total score gives the overall level implementation level.
We have selected the 20 key recommendations of the Draghi Report
Each has been scored according to its level of concrete implementation, symbolized by a color
The total score gives the overall level implementation level.
We have selected the 20 key recommendations of the Draghi Report
Each has been scored according to its level of concrete implementation, symbolized by a color
The total score gives the overall level implementation level.
We have selected the 20 key recommendations of the Draghi Report
Each has been scored according to its level of concrete implementation, symbolized by a color
The total score gives the overall level implementation level.
E
E
E
E
E
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
Policy is not implemented nor discussed at all (0 points)
Policy is not implemented nor discussed at all (0 points)
Policy is not implemented nor discussed at all (0 points)
D
D
D
D
D
VIOLET
VIOLET
VIOLET
Policy that is discussed but not seriously moved forward (0.5 points)
Policy that is discussed but not seriously moved forward (0.5 points)
Policy that is discussed but not seriously moved forward (0.5 points)
C
C
C
C
C
RED
RED
RED
Policy is being implemented/seriously discussed, but not with the boldness and sense of urgency necessary (1 point)
Policy is being implemented/seriously discussed, but not with the boldness and sense of urgency necessary (1 point)
Policy is being implemented/seriously discussed, but not with the boldness and sense of urgency necessary (1 point)
B
B
B
B
B
ORANGE
ORANGE
ORANGE
Policy is being implemented/seriously discussed, with the right speed and boldness (2 points)
Policy is being implemented/seriously discussed, with the right speed and boldness (2 points)
Policy is being implemented/seriously discussed, with the right speed and boldness (2 points)
A
A
A
A
A
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
Policy has been implemented (4 points)
Policy has been implemented (4 points)
Policy has been implemented (4 points)
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
”Please do something”
”Please do something”
”Please do something”
”Please do something”
Mario Draghi to Members of the European Parliament,
18 February 2025
Mario Draghi to Members of the European Parliament,
18 February 2025
Mario Draghi to Members of the European Parliament,
18 February 2025
Mario Draghi to Members of the European Parliament,
18 February 2025
OVERALL PROGRESS
OVERALL PROGRESS
OVERALL PROGRESS
OVERALL PROGRESS
OVERALL PROGRESS
A: 0%
A: 0%
of recommendations have been fully implemented
of recommendations have been fully implemented
of recommendations have been fully implemented
of recommendations have been fully implemented
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20 key recommendations of the Draghi report.
Each scored according to its level of concrete implementation.
20 key recommendations of the Draghi report.
Each scored according to its level of concrete implementation.
20 key recommendations of the Draghi report.
Each scored according to its level of concrete implementation.
20 key recommendations of the Draghi report.
Each scored according to its level of concrete implementation.
01
D
True Single Market
Reform the EU’s regulation and competition stance to complete the Digital Single Market for telecommunications, harmonising rules and favouring cross border mergers and operations
What has happened
02
D
New competition and M&A rules
In the EU’s rules for clearing mergers, increase the weight of innovation and investment commitments, as well as efficiencies in the form of improved quality vis-à-vis price levels through extended assessment timelines (e g to five years).
What has happened
03
B
Shorter permits for mining
Member States to implement the shorter permitting timeframes: 27 months for extraction permits and 15 months for processing and recycling permits).
What has happened
04
E
Shorter decision-making process
The total average length of an ordinary legislative procedure was 19 months (from the Commission’s proposal to the signing of the adopted act) during the first half of the 2019-2024 parliamentary term. This calls for a clear acceleration of our collective work.
What has happened
05
E
"Evaluation bank"
At the start of each Commission mandate, before adopting new legislation, a fixed period of at least six months should be devoted to an ‘evaluation bank’ systematically assessing and stress-testing all existing regulation by sector of economic activity.
What has happened
06
D
R&D: smaller amount of priorities
First, the programme should be refocused on a smaller number on commonly agreed priorities.
What has happened
07
D
R&D: greater focus on disruptive innovation
Second, an increased share of the budget allocation should be allocated towards financing disruptive innovation and, to make efficient use of this funding, the EIC should be reformed to become a genuine “ARPA-type agency”, supporting high-risk projects with the potential of delivering breakthrough technological advances.
What has happened
08
E
R&D: governance to scientists
Third, the governance of the programme should be managed by project managers and by people with proven track record at the frontier of innovation and – to maximize access for young, innovative companies – application processes should be faster and less bureaucratic. The organisation of the programme should be redesigned and streamlined to become more outcome-based and efficient.
What has happened
09
B
R&D: more money
Finally, conditional on reforms, the budget of the new Framework Programme should be doubled to EUR 200 billion per 7 years.
What has happened
10
E
Unitary Patent in all EU Member States
Second, to lower application costs for young companies and to offer uniform protection of intellectual property, it is proposed to adopt the Unitary Patent in all EU Member States.
What has happened
11
C
28th regime
To establish a “28th regime”
What has happened
12
E
Giving up geographical return for ESA
The report recommends progressively removing the ESA’s geographical return principle.
What has happened
13
B
Less reporting and obligations for SMEs
The EU should fully implement the announced cut by 25% of reporting obligations and commit to achieving a further reduction for SMEs up to 50%, upholding proportionality for SMEs in EU law and extending it to small mid-caps.
What has happened
14
C
More money for the ERC
The report recommends doubling the support for fundamental research through the ERC, significantly increasing the number of grant recipients without diluting the amount they receive.
What has happened
15
C
More money on European innovation
To meet the objectives laid out in this report, a minimum annual additional investment of EUR 750 to EUR 800 billion is needed.
What has happened
16
D
Leveraging the EU Health Data Space
Maximise the impact of the EU Health Data Space, e.g. by facilitating access to and the sharing of electronic health records, leveraging the DARWIN EU® network and scaling up genome sequencing capacities.
What has happened
17
E
Multicountry clinical trials
Streamline the set-up and management of multi-country trials in the EU to advance the EU as an attractive place for conducting clinical R&D.
What has happened
18
E
Cross-country medicine pricing and reibursement
Member States should (…) step up cross-country initiatives for joint pricing (and reimbursement) negotiations for specific medicines.
What has happened
19
E
Closer alignement between the EU and civil society-driven initiatives
19
E
Closer alignement between the EU and civil society-driven initiatives
There should be a closer alignment and synergies with other recent initiatives stimulating disruptive innovation, such as the German SPRIN-D or French JEDI.
What has happened
19
E
Closer alignement between the EU and civil society-driven initiatives
19
E
Closer alignement between the EU and civil society-driven initiatives
20
E
More money in pension funds, to boost innovation
increasing flows into capital markets by encouraging increased enrolment in private pension plans.
What has happened
19
E
Closer alignement between the EU and civil society-driven initiatives
19
E
Closer alignement between the EU and civil society-driven initiatives
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