Future is blue is a series of podcasts promoted by Funcas Europe bringing together academia, think tanks and policymakers for a more inspiring debate about European economic affairs
…
continue reading
A series of ten podcasts by the Jean Monnet OpenEUdebate network. Each podcast features debates among experts from academia, civil society and politics on the effect of the pandemic on different scenarios for the future of the European Union. This podcast series has been made with the financial support of the European Union Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). The podcasts only reflect the views of the speakers and the Commission and the Agency cannot be held responsi ...
…
continue reading
Chevening students and alumni meet for an informal and unofficial conversation about their experiences in the most prestigious scholarship program to attend a master's degree in the UK. Here you will find content (in English and Portuguese) about the selection process, living and studying in the UK, life after the master's degree, and what we are learning and researching about. --- Developed by Fernando Jorge Saraiva, Juliana Leal, Juliana Bertolucci Peixoto e Tomaz Moreira; Chevening schola ...
…
continue reading
The Building Talks podcast is brought to you by the team at Building, Housing Today and Building Design. The latest series, called Home Truths, is co-hosted by Jackie Sadek and Peter Bill, two experts who have worked in housing and urban regeneration. As part of our election focus this year, Peter and Jackie will be taking a deep dive into the housing crisis, which has risen to the top of the agenda for voters. Every Tuesday, over five weeks, they will be sharing their views and talking to s ...
…
continue reading
1
What Mario Draghi’s report means for Europe
29:23
29:23
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
29:23
In this episode of Future is Blue, Carlos Carnicero Urabayen is joined by Sander Tordoir and Raymond Torres to discuss the key findings and implications of Mario Draghi’s recent report on Europe's competitiveness. We recommend reading Draghi´s plan to rescue the European economy: will EU leaders do whatever it takes?…
…
continue reading
1
How the EU plans to lead the global green transition
34:33
34:33
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
34:33
In this episode, Cecilia Trasi from Bruegel discusses the EU's strategy to lead global climate action, balancing decarbonization with economic competitiveness and fostering international green partnerships. The paper that is featured in this podcast is available here.Av Carlos Carnicero Urabayen - Funcas
…
continue reading
1
Navigating the ECB's new monetary policy: Implications for Spain and beyond
12:17
12:17
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
12:17
In our latest episode, Carlos Carnicero Urabayen interviews Alice Faibishenko, Senior Advisor at Funcas, to discuss the European Central Bank's recent monetary policy changes. They delve into the ECB's long-awaited rate cut, contrasting it with the Federal Reserve's approach, and explore its implications for financial sectors and markets, particula…
…
continue reading
1
Europe's post-election economic landscape: key issues and strategic directions
28:58
28:58
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
28:58
In this episode of "Future is Blue," host Carlos Urabayen discusses the post-election economic outlook for Europe with Sander Tordoir, Chief Economist at the Centre for European Reform, and Raymond Torres, Director of Funcas Europe. They explore the challenges and opportunities for the new European Commission, focusing on climate transition, econom…
…
continue reading
1
How the EU is adapting to post-pandemic global trade shifts
7:43
7:43
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
7:43
In this episode our host Carlos Urabayen talks to Alice Faibishenko from Funcas to discuss the profound shifts in global trade and investment since the pandemic. The conversation delves into the concept of re-globalization, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by the European Union amidst weakening export markets and changing foreign…
…
continue reading
1
Navigating EU budget reforms: challenges, controversies, and future directions
28:11
28:11
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
28:11
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of the European Union budget with insights from Professor Iain Begg of the London School of Economics and Political Science and Raymond Torres, Director of Funcas Europe. We explore the historical context, current challenges, and potential reforms needed to make the EU budget more flexible and respons…
…
continue reading
1
S3 Ep5: Home Truths: In conversation with Liz Peace
49:09
49:09
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
49:09
Episode 5: Follow the money: Liz Peace, former chief executive of the British Property Federation and now senior independent governor at the RICS, is this week’s guest on the Home Truths podcast. Having focused on commercial property during her 13 years at the BPF until 2014, she has since taken up a series of high-profile roles including becoming …
…
continue reading
1
Addressing the housing crisis in Europe
21:38
21:38
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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…
…
continue reading
1
S3 Ep4: Home Truths: In conversation with Darren Rodwell
43:39
43:39
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
43:39
Episode 4: Bricks and mortar, hearts and minds: Darren Rodwell is leader of the council in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham in east London. He is also standing as the Labour candidate to become MP for Barking in the 4 July general election – and is this week’s guest on the Home Truths podcast. Born in Barking and brought up in Dagenham, R…
…
continue reading
1
S3 Ep3: Home Truths Episode 3: In conversation with Toby Lloyd, former No 10 adviser
48:13
48:13
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
48:13
Home Truths Episode 3, Gimme Shelter: Toby Lloyd, an independent housing policy consultant and former special adviser to No 10 Downing Street, is the guest on this week’s Home Truths podcast series. Before working for the government, Lloyd was head of policy and then housing development at Shelter, the campaigning housing and homelessness charity. …
…
continue reading
1
S3 Ep2: Home Truths: In conversation with Jennie Daly
41:30
41:30
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
41:30
Home Truths Episode 2: In violent agreement Jenny Daly, chief executive of Taylor Wimpey, appears in today’s episode of Building Talk’s latest series which is focused on the housing crisis and is co-hosted by Jackie Sadek and Peter Bill. Daly started her career as a planner, before joining Harrow Estates, a subsidiary of Redrow, where she had a num…
…
continue reading
1
S3 Ep1: Home Truths: In conversation with Peter Freeman
40:50
40:50
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
40:50
Home Truths Episode 1: The Swiss Army knife Peter Freeman, chair of Homes England, is the guest in today’s first episode of Building Talk’s latest series which is focused on the housing crisis and is co-hosted by Jackie Sadek and Peter Bill. Freeman, who has been in post over two years having been recently reappointed until 2025, is widely known in…
…
continue reading
1
S3: Home Truths trailer: A radical rethink for housebuilding
1:35
1:35
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:35
The Home Truths series is being hosted by Peter Bill and Jackie Sadek - housing experts, authors and old friends. With a general election round the corner, Peter and Jackie have joined up with Building Talks for a podcast series all about the housing crisis and how to fix it. Over five weeks they will be sharing their views and inviting guests in h…
…
continue reading
1
Spain’s labour market: a story of convergence towards Europe
13:54
13:54
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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.…
…
continue reading
1
Europe’s response to Chinese and American economic competition
22:50
22:50
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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…
…
continue reading
1
The EU's trade dynamics in a changing global landscape
15:56
15:56
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
15:56
In this episode Carlos Carnicero Urabayen interviews Patricia Sánchez Juanino to learn about current trade trends inside and outside the European Union.Av Carlos Carnicero Urabayen for Funcas
…
continue reading
1
Spain's economic outlook: Navigating through uncertainty
12:50
12:50
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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.Av Carlos Carnicero Urabayen
…
continue reading
1
Unpacking the EU's new fiscal rules
22:58
22:58
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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.…
…
continue reading
1
EuroInsights: economic lessons in 2023
18:35
18:35
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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.Av Funcas Europe - Agenda Pública
…
continue reading
1
S2 Ep5: Building Talks... 180 years of history (bonus episode with former editors)
53:28
53:28
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
53:28
Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Building Talks podcast. As you may know, Building Magazine is 180 years old this year - having launched as “The Builder” back in 1843. In this special one-off episode, we celebrate by going back to the not-too-distant past with four previous editors of Building Magazine. From the tail-end of Thatcherism, th…
…
continue reading
1
Spain's resilience amidst geopolitical turmoil
15:10
15:10
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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.Av Funcas Europe - Agenda Pública
…
continue reading
1
S2 Ep4: Building Talks... Creating Communities - Episode 4: An interview with Anna Mansfield at Publica
36:51
36:51
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
36:51
Our guest in episode 4 of Building Talks… Creating Communities is Anna Mansfield, a director at the research-based urban design consultancy Publica. Anna initially thought she wanted to be a fashion designer, but found her way into architecture, and from there into urban design and thinking about the city at a much larger scale. Like many people no…
…
continue reading
1
S2 Ep3: Building Talks... Creating Communities - Episode 3: An interview with David Rudlin at BDP
35:46
35:46
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
35:46
Our guest in episode 3 of Building Talks… Creating Communities is David Rudlin, urban design director at BDP. David is one of the UK’s leading urban designers and planning experts. He began his career as a town planner and is a big supporter of the idea of the planner as someone who helps provide a clear strategic direction, and sets high standards…
…
continue reading
1
Europe's public finances amidst pandemic, war, and energy crisis
16:39
16:39
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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.Av Funcas Europe - Agenda Pública
…
continue reading
1
S2 Ep2: Building Talks... Creating Communities - Episode 2: An interview with Selina Mason at Lendlease
24:55
24:55
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
24:55
Our guest in episode 2 of Building Talks… Creating Communities is Selina Mason, director of masterplanning and strategic design at Lendlease. Selina has been at the heart of debates around urban design and how we build better cities for the last two decades. Few people have the wide-ranging experiencing of public and private sector that she draws o…
…
continue reading
1
S2 Ep1: Building Talks… Creating Communities – Episode 1: An interview with Jo Wright at Perkins & Will
41:11
41:11
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
41:11
Welcome to Building Talks …Creating Communities. New developments can face massive local opposition, attacked for poor design, a lack of public services, and low quality civic space. These are the challenges we'll be tackling in season 2 of the Building Talks podcast. By talking to built environment professionals over four weeks we will explore the…
…
continue reading
1
Trade wars on wheels? The Commission investigates Chinese electric cars
18:51
18:51
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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.Av Carlos Carnicero Urabayen - Funcas
…
continue reading
1
The uncertain duration of high interest rates
12:09
12:09
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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.Av Carlos Carnicero Urabayen
…
continue reading
1
China's debt domino effect: Is the world economy at risk?
13:51
13:51
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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, …
…
continue reading
1
Recession, Inflation, Stagflation? Insights from the ECB and fiscal policy dilemmas
10:47
10:47
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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…
…
continue reading
1
Unpacking German economic troubles
21:39
21:39
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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.Av Carlos Carnicero Urabayen - Funcas
…
continue reading
1
Money and machines: Navigating AI's impact on finance
10:40
10:40
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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…
…
continue reading
1
Understanding the real impact of AI on labor markets
18:07
18:07
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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…
…
continue reading
1
How can the EU stay relevant in a world dominated by US and China?
28:35
28:35
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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…
…
continue reading
1
How can the EU have a successful China policy?
18:47
18:47
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
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.Av Carlos Carnicero Urabayen for Funcas
…
continue reading
1
Global outlook and key trends about inflation in Spain
14:02
14:02
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
14:02
In our new podcast episode Alice Faibishenko, Senior Advisor at Funcas, presents some of the key insights that are included in the latest SEFO report by Funcas, touching on the global economic outlook, how Spain is dealing with inflation and what segments of the population are more exposed to the effects of inflation. The show is presented by Carlo…
…
continue reading
1
How to measure and fight inflation in the Eurozone?
22:48
22:48
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
22:48
Jan Eeckhout, ICREA research professor of Economics at UPF Barcelona, talks to Carlos Carnicero Urabayen, Future is Blue host, about how to correctly measure inflation in the Eurozone and how to get it under control.Av Funcas Europe - Carlos Carnicero Urabayen
…
continue reading
Sander Tordoir, Senior Economist at the Centre for European Reform, discusses with Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director, how the ECB and policymakers can get inflation under control in the eurozone. The show is hosted by Carlos Carnicero Urabayen.Av Carlos Carnicero Urabayen for Funcas
…
continue reading
1
Rising interest rates and the impact on Europe's economy
14:17
14:17
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
14:17
Alice Faibishenko, Senior advisor at Funcas, discusses with Carlos Carnicero Urabayen, how rising interest rates are impacting banks, the mortgage market, and the Spanish labor market, among other issues.Av Carlos Carnicero Urabayen
…
continue reading
1
How concerning is the banking stress?
15:58
15:58
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
15:58
In today's show we analyze the banking stress we've seen over the last couple of weeks on both sides of the Atlantic. Today's guests are Iain Begg, Professor at LSE and Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director. The host is Carlos Carnicero Urabayen. We explore questions such as: - Are banks better prepared to cope with a financial crisis compared to …
…
continue reading
1
Can we avoid a trade conflict in the Atlantic?
20:09
20:09
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
20:09
Lourdes Maldonado, Gail and Rob Cañizares Director at the Emerging Markets Institute in Cornell University, together with Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director, analyse the implications of the IRA programme in the US and its repercussions for the European industry. The show is hosted by Carlos Carnicero Urabayen…
…
continue reading
1
Record rises in interest rates and banks' financing in 2023
12:21
12:21
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
12:21
Alice Faibishenko, Senior Adviser at Funcas, shares some of the key insights that are included in the latest SEFO report, covering topics such as the impact of record spikes in interest rates and the challenges for banks financing. The content of the report is available here.Av Carlos Carnicero Urabayen
…
continue reading
1
Is the IMF getting it right about the world economy?
21:40
21:40
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
21:40
In today's podcast, the first of a series jointly authored by Funcas Europe and the Centre for European Reform, we cover the following key aspects of the IMFs latest report: - Why is the world economy doing better than expected? - What's the likely course of monetary policy in Europe in 2023? - What are the key risks that can challenge the IMF's ou…
…
continue reading
1
What to expect in Europe's economy in 2023
16:14
16:14
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
16:14
In our chat we cover these topics: - How realistic it is to see a third of the world entering recession in 2023 - What's the key forecast for Europe's economy in 2023 - Whether or not inflation is irreversibly going down in the eurozone - The energy crisis - The impact of the end of the zero covid policy in China…
…
continue reading
1
A year of change in financial markets
9:59
9:59
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
9:59
In our conversation, we touch on these topics: - The overall situation in the markets in 2022 - Are there some sectors that are faring better? - Interest rates rise and banks’ profitability - Recent dynamics in the Spanish banking sector - Spanish banks and the factor of non-performing loans To discover key insights in all these questions take a lo…
…
continue reading
1
Key economic challenges for the new Italian government
21:01
21:01
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
21:01
In this podcast episode we analyse the key economic challenges that the new Italian government has to deal with. We are joined by Prof. Giorgia Giovannetti, Vice President for International Relations at Firenze University, Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director. Future is blue host Carlos Carnicero Urabayen presents this podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
Deglobalisation: risks and opportunities for the EU
16:27
16:27
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
16:27
In this new episode Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director, talks with Carlos Carnicero Urabayen, Future is blue host, about the recent global trends pointing towards a deglobalisation process: Coronavirus lockdowns, the Chinese zero Covid policy, the war in Ukraine and other factors disrupting global supply chains.…
…
continue reading
1
How different EU Member States are dealing with the energy crisis
19:58
19:58
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
19:58
In our episode Carlos Carnicero Urabayen interviews Francesco Sassi, Researcher specialized in Energy, Geopolitics, and Markets at RIE think tank in Bologna, Italy, to analyse how different EU Member States are dealing with the energy crisis.Av Carlos Carnicero Urabayen
…
continue reading
These are the specific questions that we cover in today's show: 1. What are the latest EU decisions or announcements concerning energy markets? 2. To what extent will these measures appease inflationary pressures? 3. Is a recession in the EU unavoidable, in light of the trends in gas markets? 4. What are the key areas where further progress is need…
…
continue reading
1
A bumpy back-to-school awaits policymakers in Europe
19:42
19:42
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
19:42
In our episode we cover inflation, Europe's plans to cope with gas scarcity, the reform of the electricity system in Europe and the elections in Italy.Av Carlos Carnicero Urabayen
…
continue reading