While Brussels has been obsessed recently with the “Draghi report,” that’s NOT the topic of this week’s episode. We will, however, discuss WHY Brussels is so besotted. (Spoiler alert: It's because Europe’s economy is broken.)
Host Sarah Wheaton talks to POLITICO’s Carlo Martuscelli and Carsten Brzeski, global head of macro at ING Think, about why the EU is f ... Show More
May 2018
Italy is Falling Behind, Kapoor Says
Paul Donovan, UBS Chief Economist, says by and large, Europe has emerged from the recession but there are persisting problems. Sony Kapoor, Re-Define Managing Director, says far too many Euro-related policies are driven by Germany's economic weight. Megan Greene, Manulife Asset M ... Show More
32m 59s
Dec 2024
Martin Wolf interviews Christine Lagarde: Whither Europe?
<p>The Eurozone’s economic recovery from Covid-19 has been anaemic compared with America’s, despite achieving a soft landing from double-digit inflation. Indeed, Europe’s relative underperformance stretches back even longer, perhaps 30 years, in terms of productivity and GDP grow ... Show More
40m 6s
Jan 2025
How Europe Sabotaged It's Own Economy
Europe, home to some of the world's largest and most advanced economies, has been experiencing nearly two decades of economic stagnation, falling behind the USA in raw output. Despite high living standards, competitive salaries, and excellent education, the continent faces self-i ... Show More
18m 10s