The European Added Value of the Recovery and Resilience Facility

An Assessment of the Austrian, Belgian and German Plans

Francesco Corti, Daniel Gros, Tomas Ruiz, Alessandro Liscai, Tamas Kiss-Galfalvi, David Gstrein, Elena Herold, Mathias Dolls, Clemens Fuest
Abstract

This paper conducts an in-depth analysis of the National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRPs) of Austria, Belgium, and Germany. Exploiting a detailed database that covers all the investments and reforms included in the NRRPs and building on insights from semi-structured expert interviews, we study their alignment with EU objectives, the additionality of the spending, and the cross-border effects. We find that all three NRRPs are well aligned with the objectives defined in the RRF Regulation but differ greatly in terms of additionality. Cross-border projects are only of limited importance. We finally highlight some missed opportunities for other cross-border projects.

Citation

Francesco Corti, Daniel Gros, Tomas Ruiz, Alessandro Liscai, Tamas Kiss-Galfalvi, David Gstrein, Elena Herold, Mathias Dolls and Clemens Fuest: “The European Added Value of the Recovery and Resilience Facility: An Assessment of the Austrian, Belgian and German Plans,” EconPol Policy Report 39, June 2022.