But sometimes pragmatism lures it into backroom deals with big countries, notably France and Germany, undermining both reform in general and hopes of a break-up of national champions.

• 但有时实用主义会把它（指欧委会）诱入暗室与大国作交易，特别是法国和德国，既总体上破坏改革，也破坏了结束国家经济保护主义的希望。