Best Fiscal Union Podcasts (2024)

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Europa 33:20

23m ago33:20

33:20

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how the EU will change, or rather not change, after the European elections.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Macron's Gamble 30:34

27m ago30:34

30:34

In our latest podcast our team discusses Macron's political gamble to call parliamentary elections, and the consequences for French politics and the EU.By Wolfgang Munchau

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June 9 35:00

2d ago35:00

35:00

In our latest podcast before the European elections, we discuss how we see the evolving campaign, and what is at stake.By Wolfgang Munchau

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A European coalition of the right? 29:52

9d ago29:52

29:52

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the potential realignment of the European right, the prospects of a centre-right, right coalition, and the obstacles it might face.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Addressing the housing crisis in Europe 21:38

11d ago21:38

21:38

Carlos Carnicero Urabayen spoke with Hans Dubois, a Senior Research Manager at Eurofound, about the pressing issue of housing affordability in Europe. The discussion covered the factors driving unaffordable housing, the impact on different demographic groups, particularly young people, and the effectiveness of various policy measures being implemen…

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Europse's astonishing lack of ambition 30:50

21d ago30:50

30:50

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the European elections, the lack of a unifying theme and the risk of political fragmentation.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Spain asserts leadership on Palestine 26:49

1M ago26:49

26:49

In our latest episode, our team discusses Spain asserting leadership on Palestine, and on the student protests spilling over to Europe.By Wolfgang Munchau

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When it pours in Spain 27:09

1M ago27:09

27:09

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the extraordinary gap between the success of Spain's economy and the level of toxicity of Spanish politics.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Spain’s labour market: a story of convergence towards Europe 13:54

1M ago13:54

13:54

There is a growing resilience in the Spanish labor force, highlighting evolution from the historical trends of high unemployment, particularly during times of economic uncertainty. In this podcast we discuss this topic with Alice Faibishenko, Senior Advisor at Funcas. You can access the latest SEFO report from Funcas here.…

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China and us 28:11

1M ago28:11

28:11

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Europe's hardening stance on China, and the history of that relationship.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Europe’s response to Chinese and American economic competition 22:50

2M ago22:50

22:50

In this new episode hosted by Carlos Carnicero Urabayen, Sander Tordoir, Senior Economist at the Centre for European Reform, delved into the intricate dynamics of the global geopolitical landscape, the rise of economic nationalism and Europe's strategic positioning amidst the assertive manoeuvres of superpowers like the United States and China. Tor…

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Far Right - hopeless but not serious 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the unity, or lack of unity, of the far-right in Europe. The discussion on the migration pact shows that they divide on national lines, and are unlikely to constitute a united political force.By Wolfgang Munchau

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How big are we? 28:56

2M ago28:56

28:56

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how the difficulty of measuring economic performance, and economic size, is affecting policy decisions, like western support for Ukraine and pension reforms.By Wolfgang Munchau

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The EU's trade dynamics in a changing global landscape 15:56

3M ago15:56

15:56

In this episode Carlos Carnicero Urabayen interviews Patricia Sánchez Juanino to learn about current trade trends inside and outside the European Union.By Carlos Carnicero Urabayen for Funcas

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Dithering over Ukraine 30:01

3M ago30:01

30:01

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the shades of grey that have emerged in western countries' support for Ukraine. It's no longer a debate between victory and defeat.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Wilders tactical retreat 23:47

3M ago23:47

23:47

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Geert Wilder's decision not to become prime minister, and why the far-right Chega is so strong in Portugal.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Budgets aren't what they used to be 25:17

3M ago25:17

25:17

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the impact of falling productivity growth on budgets, and political cycles. The era of the political budget is over, as we can see in the UK.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Spain's economic outlook: Navigating through uncertainty 12:50

3M ago12:50

12:50

In this episode Alice Faibishenko, Senior Advisor at Funcas, talks to our host Carlos Carnicero Urabayen about key aspects affecting the Spanish economy in 2024. The conversation is based on several of the articles featured in the latest SEFO report.By Carlos Carnicero Urabayen

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Europe disunites over Ukraine 27:04

3M ago27:04

27:04

In our latest podcast, out team discusses the future of European security without the US, and with France and Germany on opposite sides of the debate.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Beyond Trump 30:51

4M ago30:51

30:51

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the long-term impact Donald Trump on European foreign and security policy. Trump is a threat in the short run, but an opportunity in the long run.By Wolfgang Munchau

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When the money runs out 27:34

4M ago27:34

27:34

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the austerity that is now descending on the EU, the consequence of Franco-German fiscal divergence, and how aid for Ukraine fits into this.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Unpacking the EU's new fiscal rules 22:58

4M ago22:58

22:58

In this episode we analyze the new fiscal rules recently agreed by EU policymakers and what will be their impact on Europe's economy in the medium and long term. We are joined by Vinzenz Ziesemer, Director at the Institute voor Publieke Economie and Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director. The show is hosted by Carlos Carnicero Urabayen.…

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Farmers rise 32:01

4M ago32:01

32:01

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the spread of farmers' protests in Europe, why they are happening, and the disparate ways European governments are reacting to them.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Le Dauphin 32:26

5M ago32:26

32:26

In our latest podcast, the team discusses the cult of youth in French politics, and what to expect from Gabriel Attal.By Wolfgang Munchau

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EuroInsights: economic lessons in 2023 18:35

6M ago18:35

18:35

In today's show we analyse what are the key lessons learned for the EU economy in 2023. Sander Tordoir, Senior Economist at the Centre for European Reform, together with Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director in conversation with Carlos Carnicero Urabayen, Future is Blue host.By Funcas Europe - Agenda Pública

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Shall we re-industralise or de-industrialise? 28:43

6M ago28:43

28:43

In our latest podcast our team discusses the diverging industrialisation strategies between France and Germany. France wants to re-industrialise. Germany frets about de-industrialisation.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Spain's resilience amidst geopolitical turmoil 15:10

6M ago15:10

15:10

In our new podcast episode we discuss the latest SEFO publication by Funcas covering Spain's economic outlook, together with Alice Faibishenko, Senior Advisor at Funcas.By Funcas Europe - Agenda Pública

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Fiscal divergence is back 30:50

6M ago30:50

30:50

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the European impact of the German constitutional court ruling on the debt brake.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Populists on the march 34:30

7M ago34:30

34:30

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the idea of a prime minister Geert Wilders.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Europe's public finances amidst pandemic, war, and energy crisis 16:39

7M ago16:39

16:39

In this podcast show Carlos Carnicero Urabayen talks to Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director, to analyse the situation regarding public deficits and debt after the pandemic, the Ukraine war and the energy crisis.By Funcas Europe - Agenda Pública

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Pedro and Carles 25:45

7M ago25:45

25:45

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the political deal between Sanchez and Puigdemont, and what to expect to happen in Spain now.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Sahra and her European friends 32:02

8M ago32:02

32:02

In our latest podcast our team discusses the phenomenon of Sahra Wagenknecht, a politician of the left with themes of the right.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Trade wars on wheels? The Commission investigates Chinese electric cars 18:51

8M ago18:51

18:51

Sander Tordoir, Senior Economist at the Centre for European Reform, shares great insights about the Commission investigation into Chinese state subsidies affecting cars imported to Europe. Carlos Carnicero Urabayen is Future is Blue host.By Carlos Carnicero Urabayen - Funcas

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PiS Off 26:48

8M ago26:48

26:48

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Poland after the elections - what to expect from a Tusk-led government, and where this leaves the future of Poland-EU relations.By Wolfgang Munchau

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The uncertain duration of high interest rates 12:09

8M ago12:09

12:09

In today's new podcast episode we feature Alice Faibishenko, Senior Advisor at Funcas, to analyse the implications of high interest rates for financial institutions, public bodies and other actors. This subject is covered in the latest SEFO report by Funcas that you can access here.By Carlos Carnicero Urabayen

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Spreading 32:55

8M ago32:55

32:55

In our latest podcast our team discusses the rise in interest rates and bond yields in Italy and France, and whether we are at the cusp of another eurozone crisis.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Debt Crisis 2 30:22

9M ago30:22

30:22

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the rise in European sovereign debt yields and spreads, and wonders whether we are headed towards another financial crisisBy Wolfgang Munchau

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China's debt domino effect: Is the world economy at risk? 13:51

9M ago13:51

13:51

In our new podcast show we analyse what's behind China's debt mounting debt and the risk this represents for the world economy. Our host, Carlos Carnicero Urabayen talks to Alicia García Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis, a French multinational financial services firm, and Senior Fellow at Bruegel think tank, and Raymond Torres, …

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Dithering 33:27

9M ago33:27

33:27

In our latest podcast, our team discusses whether Germany's political support for Ukraine is waning, and how extremist parties are benefiting from Ukraine-fatigue.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Recession, Inflation, Stagflation? Insights from the ECB and fiscal policy dilemmas 10:47

9M ago10:47

10:47

In today's show, we cover the most pressing economic topics on the EU's agenda: Is Europe heading towards a recession along with persistent inflation –or stagflation in light of the recent decision of the ECB to raise interest rates? What could be a realistic fiscal scenario for the EU? The EIA is predicting a turn in energy demand, consistent with…

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Why Europe's populists are so hard to put down 35:14

9M ago35:14

35:14

In our latest podcast, the team discusses the return of Marion Marechal in France, the tapestry of populist politicians in France, and why centrist campaigns against populists are backfiring in Europe and the US.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Unpacking German economic troubles 21:39

9M ago21:39

21:39

Is the German economy again the sick man of Europe, as it was once labelled back in the late 90s? We take a look at the current economic challenges of Germany together with Sander Tordoir, Senior Economist at the Centre for European Reform, and Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director.By Carlos Carnicero Urabayen - Funcas

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How do deal with Ukraine and UK 31:48

10M ago31:48

31:48

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the reforms the EU needs to enact before it can admit new members. This also has important consequences for the UK, should it ever wish to rejoin.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Money and machines: Navigating AI's impact on finance 10:40

10M ago10:40

10:40

In this Future is Blue podcast episode, we cover the following questions about AI and the financial sector: How AI is being adopted by the financial sector, particularly in Europe. What are some of the major applications of AI within financial services to date? Key takeaways from all this as we look to the future of AI in banking? You can access he…

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Understanding the real impact of AI on labor markets 18:07

11M ago18:07

18:07

The impact of Artificial Intelligence on labor markets is a complex topic. While AI has the potential to create new opportunities and increase productivity, it also raises real concerns about job displacement and changing workforce dynamics. To cover this subject we've been joined by Maria Jepsen, Deputy Director at Eurofound, the European Foundati…

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How can the EU stay relevant in a world dominated by US and China? 28:35

11M ago28:35

28:35

Joaquin Almunia, who’s chairman of the CEPS think tank Board and former European commissioner for economic and monetary affairs and former Vice president of the European Commission, discusses how the EU can be ready to compete in a world dominated by a global economic race between the US and China. Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director joins the d…

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Out and down 28:58

11M ago28:58

28:58

In our latest podcast we talk about Frans Timmermans' exit into Dutch politics, Margrethe Vestager's chief economist, and on the consequences of the non-renewal of the Ukraine grain deal.By Wolfgang Munchau

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After the coup 23:19

12M ago23:19

23:19

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the Prigozhin coup and what it means for Putin and the Ukraine war.By Wolfgang Munchau

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How can the EU have a successful China policy? 18:47

12M ago18:47

18:47

In this show our host Carlos Carnicero Urabayen talks to Sander Tordoir, Senior Economist at the Centre for European Reform, and Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director, about how can Europe implement the China policy it needs for a successful relationship with Asia's superpower.By Carlos Carnicero Urabayen for Funcas