Podcast Selection

The future of the EU budget behind the leak

The long-term EU budget, known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), may soon see structural reforms. A leaked document from this week hints at the merger of various funds, the introduction of conditionality measures, and…

The economic impact of extreme heat

The Bank of Japan announced that it’s going to allow bonds to rise more freely, and China’s politburo has signalled several target measures meant to boost the country’s economy. Plus, the FT’s Attracta Mooney explains…

EU countries split over strict fiscal rules reform

This week on the Beyond the Byline podcast, we are discussing Ecofin after EU finance ministers met on February 14th in Brussels to exchange views on the EU’s debt and deficit rules. What did the Commission…