Best Bruegel Podcasts (2025)

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Why European firms are rethinking their presence in China 26:27

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, we explore the shifting strategies of European companies operating in China, as unveiled in a new Bruegel paper co-authored by Alicia García-Herrero, Théo Storella, and Jianwei Xu. Host Yuyun Zhan speaks with Alicia and Théo about the findings, which are based on panel survey data from the European Chamber…

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Rebuilding Ukraine: international support, defence and recovery 36:40

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie is joined by Simon O’Connor, head of the secretariat for the Ukraine Donor Platform, along with Tyson Barker (Atlantic Council) and Bruegel’s Elina Ribakova. The guests discuss the challenges of financing reconstruction while the war is ongoing, the role of the defence industrial base…

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Where do insurance firms and pension funds invest? 44:10

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie discusses how insurance funds invest in the global economy with Patrick Hoedjes, Head of Policy and Supervisory Convergence Department of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), and Bruegel’s Jesper Berg, Marie-Sophie Lappe and David Pinkus. Where is the mo…

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Greening global industry: clean energy, trade and development 41:01

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie is joined by Bruegel’s Director Jeromin Zettelmeyer and Affiliate Fellow Ben McWilliams to discuss new research on climate action and international cooperation. They present their chapter in the Paris Report 3, exploring the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries, the design o…

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The EU’s capital markets quest 38:40

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie discusses how common financial-services supervision could jumpstart the EU single market with Bruegel’s Nicolas Véron and Enrico Letta, former Italian prime minister and author of the EU’s flagship single-market report. They talk about ways to boost the European Securities and Markets…

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How do China, the US, and the EU fare in critical technologies? 45:29

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Critical technologies including artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum computing are gaining increasing attention due to their strategic importance and indispensable role in national security. In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan invites Alicia García-Herrero and Claudio Feijóo to look into how the world’s three leadin…

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Digital euro: why now and what's next 48:38

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In this episode of the Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie talks about the proposed digital euro with ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone and Bruegel Senior Fellow Pablo Hernández de Cos. Why does the EU need a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)? How much should citizens be able to hold? How will it affect financial stability and the…

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Presenting Un-titled ... also about Season 3 ... 32:07

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Hello all you beautiful creatures of various shapes, sizes, and genders it's your old friend the Land Whale Crew. We are so excited to announce Season 3 is in production. Hopefully it'll be released soon. But before it's out in the world we wanted to give you a taste of another fun audio drama. Un-titled! Listen to the first episode and then subscr…

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Fighting poverty, creating jobs: how development finance helps 57:02

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In this episode of the Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie discusses global development with Bruegel director Jeromin Zettelmeyer and Alfonso García Mora, vice president for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank Group’s arm for mobilizing private finance. They discuss what tools are a…

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Defence and climate: is a common agenda possible? 41:00

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How Europe’s defence sector can align to climate goals without compromising security needs In this episode of the Sound of Economics, we look at the present and future efforts of the defence sector to integrate climate sustainability. Host Rebecca Christie is joined by Bruegel's Simone Tagliapietra and Kädi Ristkok, Executive Director of Cleantech …

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EU-UK trade and the Trump effect 32:57

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, we look at what came out of the May 19 EU-UK summit. Host Rebecca Christie speaks with Bruegel’s Ignacio García Bercero and Heather Grabbe about the shift in post-Brexit ties between the two trading partners, what needs to be negotiated next, and how this relates to contentious transatlantic trade relation…

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China's presence in the Eastern Mediterranean 48:31

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan sits down with Bruegel’s own Alicia García-Herrero and Plamen Tonchev, Head of Asia Unit at the Athens- based Institute of International Economic Relations (IIER), to dive into China's economic presence in the Eastern Mediterranean, a region that we have not covered much before in terms of its r…

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Talent grab: can the EU attract US scientists and innovators? 44:25

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In this episode of the Sound of Economics, we look at how Europe can attract and keep top-tier scientific researchers, especially given US political turmoil and the Trump administration’s conflicts with higher education. Host Rebecca Christie speaks with Bruegel’s Reinhilde Veugelers and Mario Mariniello, joined by Daniel Gros of the Institute for …

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Germany’s budget vs the EU: clash coming? 45:56

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In this episode of the Sound of Economics, we look at Germany’s budget outlook under new Chancellor Friedric Merz and whether much-needed reforms to the so-called debt brake put Berlin on a collision course with Brussels. Host Rebecca Christie is joined by Bruegel's director, Jeromin Zettelmeyer, and Bruegel non-resident fellow, Armin Steinbach, to…

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[UPDATED] Wired for the future: building Europe’s next-gen electricity grid 49:00

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*We released the original podcast on 23 April 2025. As the blackout in Iberian Peninsula happened soon after, we decided to record an update on what happened there. In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie talks to Bruegel energy experts Conall Heussaff and Georg Zachmann about the urgent need to upgrade and connect Europe's elec…

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Europe’s autonomy amid the US-China trade clash 39:03

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan sits down with Bruegel’s own Alicia García-Herrero and Finbarr Bermingham, EU correspondent of South China Morning Post to unpack the latest developments in the US-China trade war and what they mean for the European Union. With Trump’s volatile approach to tariffs, China’s charm offensive toward…

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EU Tech Rules: What to make of the first DMA fines? 52:42

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In this extra episode of The Sound of Economics, Bruegel’s Bertin Martens and Fiona M. Scott Morton explain the EU’s first fines under the Digital Markets Act, in conversation with Rebecca Christie. Apple and Meta were hit with the penalties on 23 April 2025 in what will be a test case for the European Commission’s new mandate to rein in digital ga…

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The Western Balkans: a region in waiting 39:12

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The Western Balkans are often seen as Europe’s periphery, but they are in fact embedded within the continent’s history and future ambitions. Despite close economic ties with the EU, these six countries—Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia—remain outside the Union, navigating a complex path toward accessio…

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Greece's debt crisis: a decade of resilience 43:59

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, we mark a decade since the Greek debt crisis, reflecting past hardships and the progress made and the challenges that lie ahead. Host Rebecca Christie is joined by George Papaconstantinou, former Greek Minister of Finance, and Eleni Varvitsioti, journalist and expert on European affairs. Together, they exp…

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Trump’s tariffs and the EU 1:00:39

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How should Europe respond to the new US administration’s aggressive rhetoric on trade? Bruegel’s Uri Dadush, Niclas Poitiers and Ignacio Garcia Bercero join a conversation with Rebecca Christie for a special live edition of The Sound of Economics podcast.By Bruegel

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How the war in Ukraine is reshaping EU-China relations 42:08

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced the EU to reassess its ties with both Moscow and Beijing. As the EU navigates its dependencies on Russian energy, Chinese markets, and US security, how is its long-term strategy evolving? Can Europe maintain a unified stance on China? And what does this mean for global power dynamics? In this episode of The S…

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Ireland’s journey from crisis to confidence 46:52

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie discusses Ireland's economy with Eamon Gilmore, former Foreign Minister, and Patrick Honohan, former Governor of the Irish Central Bank. They explore Ireland’s recovery from the global financial crisis and current political outlook, alongside issues such as public debt, low interest r…

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Where are Europe's animal spirits? 39:46

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie is joined by Jeromin Zettelmeyer and Peter Praet to discuss the economic outlook for Europe and the United States, the impact of prospective tariffs, and the role of monetary and fiscal policies. The conversation touches on the impact of geopolitical uncertainties, structural reforms, and …

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The choices Europe must make to secure its future 43:36

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, we examine the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape in Europe, driven by the ongoing war in Ukraine, shifting alliances, and the changing role of the United States in NATO. Host Rebecca Christie is joined by Bruegel experts Heather Grabbe and Guntram B. Wolff to discuss the critical questions facing Eur…

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Is China headed for its own ‘lost decade’? 25:04

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Since the bursting of China’s real-estate bubble in mid-2021, there has been a growing concern that the country’s economy could end up like that of Japan in the early 1990s. In this episode of the Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan invites Alicia García-Herrero and Jianwei Xu to discuss China’s structural deceleration, the striking similarities and key…

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How to fix a staggering Germany 41:12

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Ahead of Germany’s federal elections on February 23 2025, Rebecca Christie invites Jens Suedekum and Niclas Poitiers to take a look at the country’s economic situation, what needs to be fixed and how. This election may decide which fundamental economic strategy Germany pursues for the next years, with implications for Europe and the world. They dis…

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Why European firms are rethinking their presence in China 26:27

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Rebuilding Ukraine: international support, defence and recovery 36:40

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Where do insurance firms and pension funds invest? 44:10

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Greening global industry: clean energy, trade and development 41:01

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The EU’s capital markets quest 38:40

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How do China, the US, and the EU fare in critical technologies? 45:29

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Digital euro: why now and what's next 48:38

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Presenting Un-titled ... also about Season 3 ... 32:07

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Fighting poverty, creating jobs: how development finance helps 57:02

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Defence and climate: is a common agenda possible? 41:00

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EU-UK trade and the Trump effect 32:57

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China's presence in the Eastern Mediterranean 48:31

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Talent grab: can the EU attract US scientists and innovators? 44:25

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Germany’s budget vs the EU: clash coming? 45:56

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[UPDATED] Wired for the future: building Europe’s next-gen electricity grid 49:00

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Europe’s autonomy amid the US-China trade clash 39:03

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EU Tech Rules: What to make of the first DMA fines? 52:42

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The Western Balkans: a region in waiting 39:12

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Greece's debt crisis: a decade of resilience 43:59

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Trump’s tariffs and the EU 1:00:39

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How the war in Ukraine is reshaping EU-China relations 42:08

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Ireland’s journey from crisis to confidence 46:52

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Where are Europe's animal spirits? 39:46

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The choices Europe must make to secure its future 43:36

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Is China headed for its own ‘lost decade’? 25:04

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How to fix a staggering Germany 41:12