Listen "What's next for France and Europe?"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Sound of Economics, we host a conversation between Jean Pisani-Ferry and Guntram Wolff on the future of Europe after the French election.
Our guests discuss how to address the urban-rural divide that was visible not only in the French election, but also in the Brexit vote and the US election. They also address Emmanuel Macron's pro-European platform, and discuss the significance of winning on such a platform. Finally, they speak about what Macron's victory will mean for the future of the eurozone.
SPEAKERS
Guntram Wolff, Director, Bruegel
Jean Pisani-Ferry, Director for Programme and Ideas of Emmanuel Macron’s presidential campaign
CREDITS
Presented by Bryn Watkins
Produced by Giuseppe Porcaro
Our guests discuss how to address the urban-rural divide that was visible not only in the French election, but also in the Brexit vote and the US election. They also address Emmanuel Macron's pro-European platform, and discuss the significance of winning on such a platform. Finally, they speak about what Macron's victory will mean for the future of the eurozone.
SPEAKERS
Guntram Wolff, Director, Bruegel
Jean Pisani-Ferry, Director for Programme and Ideas of Emmanuel Macron’s presidential campaign
CREDITS
Presented by Bryn Watkins
Produced by Giuseppe Porcaro
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