
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
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 91 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||

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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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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Recent guests on Future is Blue include:
1. Luca Fornaro
2. Romain Duval
3. Zach Meyers
4. Miguel Ángel González-Simón
5. Ana María Santacreu
6. Andrea Renda
7. Konstantin Kholodilin
8. Ignacio García Bercero
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