Euroscopic EP6: BRICS, Europe's "sick man," and bread-and-circuses

Apparently, we still need reminding to avoid flying Ryanair. That is not an issue for Vladimir Putin, who kept his digital distance from this week’s BRICS summit in South Africa. Getting arrested there would have been a bad look. But maybe not as bad as his lunar lander smashing into the Moon. Closer to home, Germany may (or may not) be Europe’s “sick man” once again, but that won’t stop Martin from getting to his lemon pasta.Read the full menu here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit euroscopic.substack.com