Future Europe

Latest Episodes:

Invested by Europe: Why deep tech matters for Europe’s economy and everyday life Jun 02, 2026

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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.

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Invested by Europe: Why Energy Efficiency Is Europe’s Fastest Climate Solution Feb 24, 2026

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Explore why accelerating energy efficiency renovations is one of the fastest and most effective ways to cut energy demand, reduce emissions and lower energy bills.

The podcast looks at why renovation rates remain too low, what’s holding back households, businesses and cities, and how investment and public support can help unlock action. We also examine the role of digital tools and artificial intelligence in planning renovations and operating buildings more efficiently.

The episode explains how energy efficiency supports the rollout of renewable energy, improves comfort for citizens and delivers more predictable energy costs — and how the European Investment Bank helps scale up investment through financing and technical assistance.

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Future Europe presents Invested by Europe Feb 24, 2026

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Invested by Europe explores the forces shaping the European economy. In each episode, we hear from experts tackling the most pressing challenges—from housing and energy to innovation and infrastructure, security and defence. We look at what’s changing, what the solutions are, and how Europe is investing in its future.

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Introducing Climate Solutions 2122: How will we solve the climate crisis? Oct 19, 2022

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Climate Solutions 2122 is going to blow your mind. Coming to you from 100 years into the future, the podcast tells you about the new technologies that are going to make it possible to beat climate change. And they’re already being developed as you listen to this podcast. Subscribe to Climate Solutions 2122 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and all other major podcast platforms. Find out how you’re going to survive.

Listen to Climate Solutions’ award-winning first season for a checklist of things you can do to stop climate change, our second season to find out what 30 000 people across Europe, the US and China say they would give up to solve the climate crisis, and our third season to find out how we will finance the fight against climate change.

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Introducing Monster Under the Bed Sep 23, 2019

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Listen to our new podcast - Monster Under the Bed!

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Will travelling be more sustainable in the future? May 21, 2019

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Listen to this episode of Future Europe if you want to know:

· How the Tallin airport is becoming more eco-friendly

· How the La Mure line in France is reshaping the economy of a whole community in a sustainable way

· … and why Londoners (and not only) are so enthusiast about Crossrail, a new high-speed network in London and surrounding areas

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Will we be more ‘social’ in the future? May 14, 2019

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Listen to this episode of Future Europe if you want to know:

- how Ilunion improves the lives of disabled people and gives them jobs across Spain

- how food waste factory Verspillingsfabriek is changing food production and making a social impact

- …and why prunes that are 3 milimetres too small will no longer be a problem.

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How will we entertain ourselves in the future? May 07, 2019

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Listen to this episode of Future Europe if you want to know:

· how renovating and improving educational institutions, museums, entertainment centers and concert halls inspires teachers and students and makes citizens feel better about the future

· how future culture investments revitalize city centers and regenerate old architecture

· the recipe for chocolate chip cookies

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What kind of care will you get in the future? Apr 30, 2019

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Listen to this episode of Future Europe if you want to know:

· how tomorrow’s doctors and nurses are being trained (you had better listen, because you may need them to save your life one day…)

· how nurses practice for births with a doll and a recording of a woman yelling at them in pain, so they’ll learn how to deal with stress—and how to deliver the baby, of course

· how a pre-school sets up its toys and materials within reach, so that children can play with the things that spark their imagination—not just the things the teacher gives them

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How will we pay in the future? Apr 23, 2019

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Listen to this episode of Future Europe if you want to know:

· How a Swedish company expanded small business electronic payments for shops and cafés to sell their products

· How cash-free is Sweden? Very. Hear how that happened

· How the European Investment Bank gave early support to the small business electronic payments infrastructure company

· … and which film deserved the 1973 Best Picture Oscar

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