Young Europeans are consistently more in favour of deeper European integration than other demographics. However, this support might wane in times of crisis. Economic crises generally hit young people the hardest by shutting them off from the labour market, limiting opportunities for development and creating fertile terrain for frustration and disillusionment with the EU. In this episode, we discuss the influence of an economic crisis in determining the level of support for the EU among the youth, and whether policies can contain that ..read more

Young people inform themselves and participate in politics in different ways compared to previous generations. Often European policymakers fail to communicate effectively with them, with consequences for levels of trust in the EU. In this episode, we discuss how the EU shall pay attention to young people and seek new channels to design and implement policies that reflect the priorities and needs of future generations. Guest: BOESELAGER, Damian. MEP, Co-Founder of Volt Europa Song by Pixabay ..read more

Young people inform themselves and participate in politics in different ways compared to previous generations. Often European policymakers fail to communicate effectively with them, with consequences for levels of trust in the EU. In this episode, we discuss how the EU shall pay attention to young people and seek new channels to design and implement policies that reflect the priorities and needs of future generations. Guests (winners of the first edition!): SCHULZ-RUHTENBERG, Elena. Student, Master in Public Policy, Sciences Po ALTUN, Neslihan. Policy Officer in the German Federal Ministry of ..read more

In the sixth episode of The Visionary, Francesca and Victor have the honour of interviewing Elena and Neslihan, the winner team of the futurEU Competition 2021! They are students from the Sciences Po and the Hertie School, respectively,  and proposed visionary changes to empower the Committee of Regions. Tune in for a creative reform idea that won our competition after careful consideration of a qualified panel of judges ..read more

In the fourth episode of The Visionary, Cecilia and Riccardo have the honour of interviewing Dr. Alessio Terzi, economist at DG ECFIN of the European Commission, working in the policy coordination team. Tune in for a smart reform idea regarding legislative initiative, and why it would be important for the future of the EU ..read more

In this special episode of The Visionary, Riccardo and Victor talk about the futurEU Competition (which takes place this week!) and address the main topics of the policy proposals created by the semifinalists. Tune in for a round of eight reforms and follow the competition events to know more about them ..read more

In the third episode of The Visionary, Cecilia and Victor have the honour of interviewing Prof. Frank Schimmelfennig, 2020 Michael Endres Prize winner and visiting professor at the Hertie School. Tune in for a second round of reform on the rule of law, and why it is important for the future of the EU.  ..read more

In the second episode of The Visionary, Francesca and Maryse have the pleasure to interview Dr. Thu Nguyen who is currently a Policy Fellow for EU Institutions and Democracy at the Jacques Delors Centre. Join in to listen to her expert view on what is a necessary reform for the future of the EU values, and so much more! Music: bensound.com ..read more

In this brief pilot, Maryse & Francesca, futurEU founders, will guide you through the futurEU initiative’s genesis and introduce you to a parallel universe of EU treaty reform ..read more

Young Europeans are consistently more in favour of deeper European integration than other demographics. However, this support might wane in times of crisis. Economic crises generally hit young people the hardest by shutting them off from the labour market, limiting opportunities for development and creating fertile terrain for frustration and disillusionment with the EU. In this episode, we discuss the influence of an economic crisis in determining the level of support for the EU among the youth, and whether policies can contain that ..read more