Why Critical Raw Materials Are Key to Europe’s Future

Spain: Four decades in the EU

In 1986, when Spain joined the European Union, it was still emerging from decades of political and economic isolation. Could Spain take its place alongside the great European economies? In this episode, we explore how the European Union helped Spain anchor its democracy, modernise its economy, and build a future its people could believe in. We'll also look at what Spain gave back in return. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

España en la UE

En 1986, cuando España se incorporó a la Unión Europea, aún estaba dejando atrás décadas de aislamiento político y económico. ¿Podría España hacerse hueco entre las grandes economías europeas? En este episodio analizamos cómo la Unión Europea ayudó a España a modernizar su economía y a construir un futuro mejor para sus ciudadanos. También exploramos lo que España ha contribuido a la Unión Europea. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why deep tech matters for Europe’s economy and everyday life

Deep tech is often described as the opposite of conventional or “shallow” technology. Rather than focusing on incremental improvements in software or business models, deep tech is driven by scientific breakthroughs aimed at solving real-world problems that persist over time.  In this episode of Invested by Europe, Jussi Hätönen, head of European Innovation Council Fund investments at the European Investment Bank, explains:  * what deep tech really means  * how it differs from traditional tech innovation  * why it takes longer and costs more to develop  * why getting deep tech right is essential for Europe’s competitiveness, resilience and sovereignty.    ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How sustainable liquid fuels will decarbonise aviation and shipping

Gasoline prices are rising, and while drivers can switch to electric cars, other sectors face fewer alternatives. Aviation, shipping and heavy transport still rely on liquid fuels — and electrification is not yet a realistic option for many of these fleets.  In this episode of Invested by Europe, Tiago Lopes, a senior engineer at the European Investment Bank, explains:  * what sustainable liquid fuels are  * why they are critical for aviation and maritime transport  * what is preventing them from being produced at scale in Europe  * what is at stake for Europe’s energy security and strategic autonomy.    ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Cleantech is Driving Europe’s Energy Transition

Cleantech is no longer a niche sector. It is at the heart of a full‑scale industrial transformation, shaping how Europe produces energy, decarbonises industry and builds a more resilient economy.  In this episode of Invested by Europe, Sofia Viola, an investment officer at the European Investment Bank, explains:  * What cleantech is today — a clue: it’s more than just renewable energy  * Why energy storage is critical to balancing renewable supply and demand  * Why batteries are crucial to stabilising the power system  * Why industrial decarbonisation is essential for competitiveness  * How the EIC Fund supports cleantech startups and scale‑ups  * Why access to long‑term capital remains a key challenge in Europe  * What makes her optimistic about the future of cleantech  The conversation also explores why cleantech represents a major economic opportunity — and why scaling these technologies will be decisive for Europe’s energy transition. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.