New Platform Launch: Draghi Observatory Tracks Europe’s Competitiveness in Real Time

Today marks the public launch of the Draghi Observatory, a dynamic new platform dedicated to tracking how Europe is delivering on the competitiveness reforms set out in the landmark Draghi Report. The Observatory makes complex policy developments visible and actionable, combining a live dashboard, expert analysis, and a data-driven Implementation Index to show what’s been implemented, what’s in progress, and where significant gaps remain.

At its core, the Observatory turns the strategic vision of the Draghi Report — a comprehensive assessment of the European Union’s economic strengths and weaknesses commissioned by the European Commission in 2023 — into a transparent monitoring tool for policymakers, researchers, civil society, and the informed public.

The Draghi Report identified key structural challenges facing the EU’s competitiveness, from innovation and technological leadership to regulatory bottlenecks and fragmented markets. With more than 170 recommendations spanning multiple sectors, the report set an ambitious agenda for boosting growth, resilience, and strategic autonomy.

The Observatory’s Implementation Index highlights early progress and shortfalls, transforming dense policy data into clear performance indicators. Early figures suggest that while some sectors have taken tentative steps forward, a large portion of the agenda remains unimplemented — underscoring both the scale of the challenge and the importance of ongoing public scrutiny.

Accessible through an intuitive dashboard, the platform lets users explore sectoral results, track updates over time, and understand how individual measures contribute to Europe’s broader competitiveness outlook. It also brings together featured media, publications, and analytical tools that contextualize implementation trends.

By making accountability measurable and visible, the Draghi Observatory reinforces a shared commitment to evidence-based policy and informed democratic debate — essential ingredients for driving meaningful reforms across the European Union.