Europe's Existential Pivot with Jeanna Smialek

Europe's Existential Pivot with Jeanna Smialek

Europe is at a crossroads. As global security and economic alliances fragment, the continent faces a daunting challenge: how to rebuild its defense industry while sparking a long-overdue innovation boom. In this episode of Global Rewire, we sit down with Jeanna Smialek, Brussels Bureau Chief for The New York Times, to discuss the hard choices facing the EU. From the surge in defense spending and the critical need for private risk capital to the geopolitics of the green transition and the future of the Euro, we break down what Europe must do to remain competitive in a rapidly changing world.

ARC Radio 5.22.26

Join us every week for a short recap and a glimpse ahead in the world of economics, finance and monetary policy.

ARC Radio 5.15.26

Join us every week for a short recap on the week and a look ahead in markets and monetary policy.

Digital Finance in Europe with Ulrich Bindseil

In this episode, we sit down with Ulrich Bindseil, one of Europe’s leading voices on monetary infrastructure, to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of digital finance. In contrast to the United States, the European Union has taken a cautiously proactive stance with the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This framework seeks to provide legal certainty and consumer protection before technologies are fully integrated into the financial system, ensuring that digital assets like stablecoins are backed by stringent reserve requirements and transparency. Ulrich Bindseil is the former Director General of Market Infrastructure and Payments at the European Central Bank (ECB). With over 30 years of experience at the ECB, he is a leading researcher on central bank operations, digital money, and the future of the European financial architecture.

ARC Radio 5.8.26

Join us every Friday for a short recap of the week and a look ahead in markets and monetary policy.