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Future is BlueFuture is BlueRethinking the Single Market in a fragmenting worldAs global trade fractures and geopolitical tensions mount, the EU’s Single Market is emerging as a vital strategic asset—but much of its potential remains untapped. In this Future is Blue episode, Carlos Carnicero Urabayen speaks with Lionel Fontagné (Paris School of Economics) and Miguel Ángel González Simón (Funcas) about the Single Market’s resilience, the gains it has already delivered, and the urgent need to deepen integration. With cross-border trade boosting EU members’ GDP by up to 9%, and “low-hanging fruit” that could double current gains, Europe has no time to lose in strengthening its economic core.2025-06-1130 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueEurope’s housing dilemma: Insights from Germany and SpainGermany and Spain are both grappling with rising housing costs, supply shortages, and the limits of rent control—but their policy paths diverge in key ways. In this episode of Future is Blue, Carlos Carnicero Urabayen speaks with Konstantin A. Kholodilin (DIW) and Miguel Ángel González Simón (Funcas) to explore how each country is responding to growing affordability pressures, what’s holding back new construction, and what strategic lessons Europe can draw from their experiences.2025-05-2628 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueEurope’s trade test: How to respond to Trump´s tariff offensiveIn this episode of Future is Blue, Carlos Carnicero Urabayen speaks with Ignacio García Bercero, former EU chief trade negotiator, and Miguel Ángel González Simón, economist at Funcas, to unpack the resurgence of transatlantic trade tensions. As the U.S. reintroduces sweeping tariffs, the guests explore what’s behind Washington’s unpredictable trade stance, how the EU should respond—through both retaliation and global alliance-building—and the broader economic impact on growth, inflation, and investment in Europe. The conversation also highlights key strategic priorities for the EU beyond the U.S., including Mercosur, the Indo-Pacific, and WTO reform.2025-05-0524 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueInside the Eurozone’s periphery comebackIn this episode of Future is Blue, Carlos Carnicero Urabayen speaks with Alice Faibishenko, Senior Advisor at Funcas, to explore how the eurozone’s periphery—Spain, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, and Italy—has evolved since the sovereign debt crisis. They discuss the different causes of the crisis across these countries, the key reforms that followed, and how structural improvements in labour markets and fiscal policy are now driving stronger growth compared to core eurozone economies. The conversation also covers investor confidence, competitiveness challenges, and the critical question of whether this convergence trend is sustainable or just temporary.You can subscr...2025-04-2308 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueNavigating a transatlantic stormIn this episode of Future is Blue, host Carlos Carnicero Urabayen is joined by Brad Setser (Council on Foreign Relations) and Miguel Ángel González Simón (Funcas) to unpack the global implications of President Trump’s newly announced 10% universal tariff on all imports — and an additional 20% duty on EU goods. The discussion explores the political motivations behind the move, the flawed logic of "reciprocal" tariffs, and the potential economic fallout for Europe, China, and the US. The episode also dives into Europe’s strategic options, from targeted retaliation to strengthening the single market and forging new alliances.Subscribe...2025-04-0419 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueCan Europe Compete in a World Dominated by the U.S. and China?In this episode of Future is Blue, Carlos Carnicero Urabayen speaks with Antonin Bergeaud, Associate Professor at HEC Paris, about Europe’s struggle to stay competitive in a world increasingly dominated by the U.S. and China. They discuss the Draghi report’s key recommendations, Europe’s lag in innovation, the impact of regulatory fragmentation, and what the EU must do to regain its economic edge. With Trump back in the White House and global trade dynamics shifting, is Europe’s response bold enough—or is it falling behind?2025-02-2632 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueEurope Prepares for Trade Battles Under Trump’s Second TermIn the latest Future is Blue episode, Carlos Carnicero Urabayen is joined by Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Senior Fellow at Bruegel and Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis, and Raymond Torres, Director of Funcas Europe, to discuss the potential consequences of Donald Trump’s return to the White House on EU-U.S. trade relations. The conversation explores the risks of sweeping tariffs, the vulnerability of key industries like Germany’s automotive sector, and the broader implications for European economic resilience. The guests also highlight opportunities for deeper EU integration, strategic alignment with the U.S. on China, and diversification of glob...2024-11-2029 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueThe impacts of fiscal uncertainties in FranceIn this Future is Blue episode, host Carlos Carnicero Urabayen speaks with Alice Faibishenko, Senior Advisor at Funcas, about the recent volatility in EU sovereign debt markets, particularly in the wake of France's turbulent elections. They explore how political instability and fiscal challenges have driven up French bond spreads, sparking renewed concerns about eurozone fragmentation. Alice provides expert insights into the broader EU implications, discussing limited contagion to other economies and the long-term need for fiscal reforms to stabilize debt markets. This conversation offers listeners valuable perspectives on navigating Europe's complex financial landscape.You can read the latest...2024-10-2508 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueWhat Mario Draghi’s report means for EuropeIn 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?2024-09-1829 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueNavigating the ECB's new monetary policy: Implications for Spain and beyondIn 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, particularly in Spain. The episode provides a comprehensive analysis of how these policy shifts affect households, businesses, and the broader economy, offering valuable insights for navigating the evolving financial landscape.2024-07-3112 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueAddressing the housing crisis in EuropeCarlos 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 implemented across Europe.The full report by Eurofound, titled "Affordable and Inadequate Housing in Europe," can be accessed here.2024-05-2821 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueEurope’s response to Chinese and American economic competitionIn 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. Tordoir is one of the authors of the Centre for European Reform comprehensive paper "Europe and the Super Powers: Responding to Economic Nationalism".2024-04-1722 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueThe EU's trade dynamics in a changing global landscapeIn this episode Carlos Carnicero Urabayen interviews Patricia Sánchez Juanino to learn about current trade trends inside and outside the European Union. 2024-03-2715 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueSpain's economic outlook: Navigating through uncertaintyIn 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. 2024-03-0612 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueUnpacking the EU's new fiscal rulesIn 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.2024-02-0622 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueEuroInsights: economic lessons in 2023In 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.2023-12-2018 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueEurope's public finances amidst pandemic, war, and energy crisisIn 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.2023-11-2416 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueTrade wars on wheels? The Commission investigates Chinese electric carsSander 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.2023-10-2618 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueChina's debt domino effect: Is the world economy at risk?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, Funcas Europe Director.2023-09-2813 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueUnderstanding the real impact of AI on labor marketsThe 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 Foundation for the improvement of Living and Working Conditions. Maria is featured in our new podcast episode, in conversation with our host, Carlos Carnicero Urabayen.2023-07-3118 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueHow can the EU stay relevant in a world dominated by US and China?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 discussion hosted by Carlos Carnicero Urabayen.2023-07-2528 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueHow can the EU have a successful China policy?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.2023-06-2718 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueGlobal outlook and key trends about inflation in SpainIn 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 Carlos Carnicero Urabayen. The SEFO report is accessible here. 2023-06-1514 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueHow to measure and fight inflation in the Eurozone?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.2023-05-3122 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueHow to win the inflation battle?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.2023-04-2519 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueRising interest rates and the impact on Europe's economyAlice 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. 2023-04-1714 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueHow concerning is the banking stress?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 what we saw during the global financial crisis?- What are the broad consequences that financial stress may have in Europe's economy?- If central banks keep rising interest rates, what would that m...2023-03-2915 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueCan we avoid a trade conflict in the Atlantic?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 Urabayen2023-03-1620 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueKey economic challenges for the new Italian governmentIn 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.2022-11-0721 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueDeglobalisation: risks and opportunities for the EUIn 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.2022-10-2616 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueHow different EU Member States are dealing with the energy crisisIn 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.2022-09-2919 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueIs the ECB getting it right?Raymond Torres analyses the latest decisions by the European Central Bank, including the 0.5% increase in interest rates and the announcement of the TPI mechanism to prevent another Eurozone debt crisis. Carlos Carnicero Urabayen hosts the discussion. 2022-07-2613 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueAre we safe from another housing market crash?Carlos Carnicero Urabayen interviews Judit Montoriol Garriga, Lead economist at CaixaBank Research to talk about the current situation of the housing market and the risks that another recession may bring.2022-07-1316 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueWhy the EU needs a green golden ruleHow can we reconcile the need of increasing green public investment in the EU while consolidating public deficits after the pandemic? Don't miss our discussion featuring Guntram B. Wolff, Director of Bruegel think tank, Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director, and Carlos Carnicero Urabayen, Future is blue host.2021-12-1622 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueMaking fiscal rules friendly to public investmentWe continue our debate about the need for the EU to equip itself with new fiscal rules. A new pact is needed to preserve recovery, gradually consolidate public deficits and protect public investment, particularly green investment. Paul De Grauwe, John Paulson Chair in European Political Economy at the London School of Economics joins this conversation with Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director, and Carlos Carnicero Urabayen, Future is blue editorial coordinator.2021-12-0926 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueCan the energy price crisis put at risk the green agenda?In this episode we are covering one of the most concerning developments we are witnessing over the past few weeks: the rising energy prices. As cold temperatures start knocking on our doors, some fear we are approaching an expensive winter that could complicate the green agenda. Don't miss this conversation hosted by Carlos Carnicero Urabayen with Annika Hedberg and Raymond Torres. 2021-10-0524 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueKey economic concerns for policymakers after the summerRaymond Torres in conversation with Carlos Carnicero Urabayen analyse the key economic risks for the rest of 2021.Recovery is well under way and unemployment keeps falling in most EU countries. Pre-pandemic jobs levels are expected in the next few quarters. However, there are a few concerns to keep a close eye on over the next few months. Inflation, high levels of public debt and the capacity to combine economic life with a persistent pandemic are key economic concerns these days.2021-09-0713 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueWork after the pandemic: The ups and downs of automation and hybrid trendsThe pandemic has changed pretty much everything, forcing us to think of new ways of doing things. After more than a year of remote work, now that we are entering a postpandemic world, the future looks more and more hybrid, with a mix of office and home-based working. Automation and the digitalisation of most sectors is also happening at an unprecedented speed. Now, what are the broader implications of these trends for our economies and our labour markets? Don't miss this discussion featuring Cécile Jolly and Raymond Torrres, moderated by Carlos Carnicero Urabayen 2021-07-1221 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueA global minimum tax gains momentumIs the global minimum tax such a revolutionary achievement as it sounds? Will multinationals find ways to escape the new tax system proposed at the heart of the G7? Is there a risk that a tax system of this nature can put at risk global recovery?These are some of the questions that we address in this discussion hosted by Carlos Carnicero Urabayen and with the participation of Zach Meyers, research fellow at the Centre for European Reform, and Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director.2021-06-1419 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueSpain’s recovery plan: challenges and opportunitiesMiguel Carrión, Funcas Europe analyst, talks to Carlos Carnicero Urabayen about Spain’s recovery plan - what we know so far, what’s missing and how it can contribute to help the Spanish economy recover from the COVID shock.Host: Carlos Carnicero UrabayenA project of Funcas Europe. Produced by Agenda Pública.2021-04-1927 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueCommodities’ surging prices and the challenges for Europe’s recoveryCarlos Carnicero Urabayen hosts a discussion with Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director, and Lourdes Casanova, Gail and Rob Cañizares Director, Emerging Markets Institute, Cornell Univerisity, about the implications of the recent surge in commodities’ prices for Europe’s economic recovery and the balance of power between global powers in a post Corona world.”Host: Carlos Carnicero UrabayenEdition: Franco Delle DonneA project of Funcas Europe. Produced by Agenda Pública.2021-04-0625 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueItaly’s prospects under Draghi’s leadershipA conversation about Italy’s economic prospects between Orsola Costantini and Raymond Torres, hosted by Carlos Carnicero Urabayen.Our guests: Orsola Costantini, Economic affairs officer at UNCTAD.Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe director.Host: Carlos Carnicero UrabayenEdition: Franco Delle DonneA project of Funcas Europe. Produced by Agenda Pública.2021-03-0827 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueImpact of vaccine delays on Europe's economyChristian Odendahl, Chief Economist at the Centre for European Reform, and Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director, discuss with Carlos Carnicero Urabayen the impact of vaccine delays in Europe for a covid-19 economic recovery.Our guests: Christian Odendahl, analyst at UK in a Chanfing Europe.Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe director.Host: Carlos Carnicero UrabayenEdition: Franco Delle DonneA project of Funcas Europe. Produced by Agenda Pública.2021-02-0828 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueA new start after BrexitRaymond Torres, Funcas Europe Director, and Jill  Rutter, Brexit analyst at Uk in a Changing Europe, analyse the new relationship between the EU and the UK.Our guests: Jill Rutter, analyst at UK in a Chanfing Europe.Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe director.Host: Carlos Carnicero UrabayenEdition: Franco Delle DonneA project of Funcas Europe. Produced by Agenda Pública.2021-01-1139 minFuture is BlueFuture is BlueEurope in a post-pandemic worldFrom a European perspective, what will be the key developments to keep an eye on in 2021? Carlos Carnicero Urabayen talks to Iain Begg and Raymond Torres to analyse the prospects of an economic recovery, the relationship between the EU and the UK and what to expect from Biden at the White House. Our guests: Iain Begg, professorial Research Fellow at the LSE and Funcas Europe.Raymond Torres, Funcas Europe director.Host: Carlos Carnicero UrabayenEdition: Franco Delle DonneA project of Funcas Europe. Produced by Agenda Pública.2020-12-2135 minEurope after coronavirusEurope after coronavirusCOVID19 and the broken taboo of European valuesThe increasing references to European values in politicised debates about Europe has been a novelty during the past decade, that has now been normalised. However, what does this say about the future of Europe? Do Europeans have a common understanding of what European values mean in practice?  Some governments in the EU have used the COVID-19 as a way to implement policies that have been criticised as authoritarian and undemocratic. Has the EU played a constructive role in making sure that EU values are respected across its member states?  Listen to the debate with: O...2020-06-2455 minEurope after coronavirusEurope after coronavirusSocial and fiscal policies for a fair green transitionThe loss of income that millions of Europeans are or will experience as a result of the pandemic has attracted interest to income guarantee schemes. For instance, Spain just adopted a minimal income scheme.  However, differences among member states prevail as to their ability to finance these measures. In this context, a European Citizens Initiative is seeking to gather one million signatures to ask the EU Commission to launch a European basic income.  We address this debate from the sustainability perspective: what social and fiscal measures will be required to support efforts by European societies an...2020-06-1744 minEurope after coronavirusEurope after coronavirusDisinformation in Europe After COVID-19The COVID-19 health crisis has been followed by an infodemic, in which disinformation related to the virus has spread across the world. Even though disinformation is not a new phenomenon, its volume has skyrocketed in recent years.  This episode discusses first how can we explain that and why does it matter for democracy. Disinformation disrupts the functioning of the public sphere, encouraging chaos and confusion in citizens’ minds.  Second, the episode discusses which actors spread disinformation and with what objectives. It addresses the role of the media and journalists, social media platforms, companies such as Camb...2020-06-1045 minEurope after coronavirusEurope after coronavirusA new EU agenda on migration after COVID-19?COVID-19 has the potential of changing the way in which European governments and societies regard migrants, as evidenced by the initiatives adopted by some Member States on regularizing migrants’ work status and granting them access to healthcare. However, the economic impact of the pandemic may soon put migrants in the spot of xenophobic parties and movements. The pandemic will thus place the EU in a situation to choose between different policy options: migrants are not only essential workers but also entrepreneurs by nature and will contribute to the recovery from the crisis but the recession will also be a te...2020-06-0355 minEurope after coronavirusEurope after coronavirusThe EU and the geopolitics of COVID19The EU High Representative for foreign affairs and security policy said “the EU has to learn to use the language of power” before the pandemic. It is unclear what the impact of the COVID19 will be on this ambition. If the lockdown recession relaunches the USA-China trade war the EU is likely to be unheard and strongly affected. The pandemic is also already fostering external interference in EU member states, be it economic or in the form of narrative wars. Nevertheless, the pandemic may also make the member states aware of shared risks and facilitate more cooperation among...2020-05-2749 minEurope after coronavirusEurope after coronavirusCOVID19: a chance to close East-West gaps?Just as North-South oppositions structured the eurozone debate, most analysts expect the pandemic to deepen economic, social and political divides between Eastern and Western Europe: recovery strategies may diverge inside and outside the Eurozone, and the states of emergency and “rally round the flag” reflexes may favour power grabs by already illiberal governments.  However these exceptional circumstances may also provide a chance to close this pre-existing gap by mobilising resources and policies that were not imaginable before the pandemic: stronger tools in rule of law enforcement, a larger budget and new policies are debate in this episode. L...2020-05-2048 minEurope after coronavirusEurope after coronavirusPolitical conflict and populism in Europe after COVID-19The health, economic and political earthquake caused by the COVID-19 crisis has had repercussions on many levels, including the lines of conflict. To what extent the COVID-19 crisis will upset the established lines of conflict in the EU? Will the crisis lead to a new value-change that redirects from human individualism towards collectivism? The last decade has been marked by the rise of a number of political actors that have challenged the established parties in Europe. Populist parties have flourished across EU member states, but the health crisis caused by COVID-19 has been a test to many o...2020-05-1351 minEurope after coronavirusEurope after coronavirusWhat will happen to unemployment benefits in the EU?The immediate economic effect of COVID19 is a sharp increase in unemployment rates. As a result payments for the unemployed will become a significant part of EU member states budgets. This implies risks that despite the similar impact of the pandemic not all member states will be able to support their economies and workers to the same level, resulting in divergences in the internal market and social crises.  In this context the EU Commission has proposed a new programme called SURE “supporting short-time work schemes and similar measures, to help Member States protect jobs and thus employees and...2020-05-0640 minEurope after coronavirusEurope after coronavirusThe COVID19 economic crisis and the EurozoneSince policymakers realised about the size of the crisis, the debate between Member States has focused on the euro-area level fiscal response, with a reflection in national debates a way we haven’t seen since the Greek crisis: is it time for debt mutualisation, an additional step of fiscal transfers? Strong disagreement remains.The role of the ECB is also proving to be fundamental, as it was during the previous crisis. They acted promptly and swiftly to mitigate the effects of the pandemic. Is it risky to rely so heavily on the ECB? Could these decisions face le...2020-04-2943 minEurope after coronavirusEurope after coronavirusThe future of Europe post-CoronavirusEuropean integration has progressed with every crisis, and yet each one raises concerns about disintegration. The coronavirus is no different: it may contribute to new EU competences in health coordination and social protection but also to the raise of anti-European forces. What has made the coronavirus crisis so fundamental for the European Union? Unlike in 2010 and 2014 this crisis is likely to hit all member states equally, and yet the same oppositions of North and South and same fables are mobilised. The crisis safeguards painfully negotiated since 2010 may not be as robust as some expected. Can we still a...2020-04-2245 minEurope after coronavirusEurope after coronavirusEurope after coronavirusA 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. OpenEUdebate is Jean Monnet network co-financed by the EU Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency. This network bridges academic and practical knowledge on EU policies to create a transnational bottom up dialogue on the EU. This is a series of podcasts that discuss the future of Europe after the COVID19 pandemic. The coronavirus is the third ma...2020-04-1502 min