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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

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In this episode of Future is Blue, Carlos Carnicero Urabayen speaks with Lourdes S. Casanova (Cornell University) and Raymond Torres (Funcas) about how Europe should navigate its increasingly complex relationship with China. The discussion explores w... more

In this episode of Future is Blue, Carlos Carnicero Urabayen speaks with Ignacio García Bercero (Bruegel) and Miguel Ángel González-Simón about why trade has become a key stress test for Europe in 2026. They discuss rising transatlantic tensions, the... more

As 2025 draws to a close, Europe faces a harsher global environment shaped by a more assertive second Trump administration, intensifying economic pressure from China, and persistent internal weaknesses. In this episode of Future is Blue, Iain Begg (L... more

In this episode of Future is Blue, Carlos Carnicero Urabayen speaks with Guntram Wolff, Senior Fellow at Bruegel and Professor of Economics at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, about why Europe is facing a decisive turning point... more

In this episode of Future is Blue, economist Luca Fornaro explains how fiscal policy shapes long-term productivity through public investment, taxation and aggregate demand, and outlines the risks of “fiscal stagnation traps” in high-debt countries. M... more

IMF’s Romain Duval joins Future is Blue to unpack Europe’s widening productivity gap with the U.S., Spain’s specific challenges, and the three priorities he says can reignite growth: finance, skills, and market integration.

In this episode of Future is Blue, Zach Meyers (CERRE) and Funcas economist Miguel Ángel González-Simón join Carlos Carnicero Urabayen to discuss whether Europe can reconcile digital sovereignty with economic competitiveness. They explore why Europe’... more

In this episode, our guest Ana María Santacreu, Senior Economic Policy Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, explains the twin pressures on Europe from rising protectionism and the “cost of openness.” Trade is fragmenting along geopolitic... more

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Luca Fornaro
Senior Researcher at Cray, Affiliated Professor of the Barcelona School of Economics
Cray, Barcelona School of Economics
Episode: How fiscal choices and trade strategy shape Europe’s productivity
Romain Duval
Assistant Director in the IMF's European Department
International Monetary Fund
Episode: Why Europe´s productivity is falling behind the U.S.—and how to catch up (with IMF’s Romain Duval)
Zach Meyers
Director of Research at the Center on Regulation in Europe
Center on Regulation in Europe
Episode: Can Europe be sovereign and competitive in tech?
Miguel Ángel González-Simón
Economist at Funcas
Funcas
Episode: Can Europe be sovereign and competitive in tech?
Ana María Santacreu
Senior Economic Policy Advisor at Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Episode: Europe between protectionism and openness: How to compete in a fragmented world
Andrea Renda
Director of Research at CEPS, specializing in global governance, regulation, and digital economy
Center for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
Episode: Europe’s AI moment: Between regulation and global relevance
Konstantin Kholodilin
Research associate at the German Institute for Economic Research, DIW
DIW
Episode: Europe’s housing dilemma: Insights from Germany and Spain
Ignacio García Bercero
Former senior official at the European Commission with extensive experience in trade policy
Brugal Think Tank
Episode: Europe’s trade test: How to respond to Trump´s tariff offensive
Alice Faibishenko
Senior Advisor at Funcas
Funcas
Episode: Inside the Eurozone’s periphery comeback

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Carlos Carnicero-Ravallen
Host and initiator of Future is Blue
Carlos Carnicero Urabayen
Host of Future is Blue

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Can Europe Compete in a World Dominated by the U.S. and China?
Q: What would you do first if you were the president of the commission?
The first step would be to create a unified capital market and develop European-specific regulations that override national regulations in fragmented sectors.
Can Europe Compete in a World Dominated by the U.S. and China?
Q: What went wrong in the European market concerning growth and competitiveness?
The slow adoption of IT and the fragmentation of the European market have hindered progress, with too much focus on national champions leading to inefficiencies.
Inside the Eurozone’s periphery comeback
Q: What should we be watching to know whether this convergence is just a phase or something more permanent?
Key indicators to monitor include the strength of FDI inflows, improvements in productivity growth, and the commitment of governments to fiscal policies and reforms.
Inside the Eurozone’s periphery comeback
Q: What kind of reforms did these countries undertake to dig themselves out of this crisis?
Countries implemented labor market reforms for flexibility, established bad banks for asset management, and made public sector reforms. This tailored approach fostered stability and improved competitiveness across periphery economies.
Inside the Eurozone’s periphery comeback
Q: How did the Eurozone debt crisis affect periphery economies like Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Ireland?
The periphery economies experienced significant shocks, but their situations differed; Greece and Portugal faced sovereign debt issues while Spain and Ireland had large private debts. Commonly, they underwent deep recessions and unrest, but their recovery paths varied.

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A series that tackles various pressing issues concerning European economic affairs, focusing on themes such as productivity, fiscal policy, trade strategies, and the digital economy. Persistent discussions about the challenges faced by the EU, including global competitiveness, economic integration, and the regulatory landscape, are prevalent throughout the episodes. Notably, the series features a diverse range of expert guests from academia and policy-making, offering unique insights and recommendations aimed at addressing the economic dilemmas confronting Europe today. This engaging dialogue supports listeners in understanding the intricate interconnectedness of political and economic forces shaping the continent.

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2. Romain Duval
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5. Ana María Santacreu
6. Andrea Renda
7. Konstantin Kholodilin
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