Future is Blue
by Funcas Europe - Agenda Pública
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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Publishing Since
12/21/2020
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Recent Episodes
April 23, 2025
Inside the Eurozone’s periphery comeback
<p>In 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.<br>You can subscribe <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/mailchi.mp/eib/future-is-blue__;!!BZA6ekc!3XAyzwksjk_sQpTeRsimiS16Eaml8kZYrIBBKeJdK1VWBQiI4yu5JdZL9LGqChjAp29fSwtOb3vtWE9CAA$">here</a> to the Future is Blue newsletter.</p>
April 4, 2025
Navigating a transatlantic storm
<p>In 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.<br>Subscribe to our newsletter for free in <a href="https://mailchi.mp/eib/future-is-blue">this link.</a></p>
March 19, 2025
Rearmament push: Leveraging Europe’s often-ignored industrial strength
<p>In this Future is Blue episode, <strong>Sander Tordoir</strong> from the <strong>Centre for European Reform</strong> discusses his article <a href="https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/07/europe-heavy-industry-trump-us-competition/">Heavy Industry is Europe’s Trump Card</a>. We explore how Europe’s <strong>manufacturing strength</strong> can drive <strong>defence rearmament</strong>, the potential of the EU’s <strong>REARM initiative</strong>, and the challenges of <strong>financing and coordination</strong>. Sander also highlights the <strong>UK’s role post-Brexit</strong> and stresses that now is a <strong>defining moment</strong> for Europe to leverage its <strong>industrial and financial power</strong> for security and resilience. </p>
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