The recent underperformance of the French economy compared to Germany reflects fundamentalfactors that will drive an even greater wedge between the two economies over time. Thisdivergence will complicate both monetary and fiscal policy-making in the euro-zone and mightprevent steps towards banking and fiscal union that could promote stronger growth in future.
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