Two of my favourite Substackers, Doomberg and The Brawl Street Journal, have recently written about the future of Europe and its predicament in a rapidly changing world. And from their differing perspectives, they both agreed that it is not good.

So, earlier this week I brought them together to share their views, one from the perspective of an experienced trade dispute lawyer and former policymaker in Berlin, the other a straight talking energy analyst and green chicken from his coop in mid-western American flyover country.

We discussed the factors that have led Europe to its current position, its role in a multipolar world, and its struggles to adapt to these new, urgent realities. 

I must warn you that the consequences they draw are not positive for Europe or its institutions, and they pull no punches in their delivery. In short, they agree that the consequences of current established European policies will likely lead to a collapse of the EU; a consequence of the delusion, incompetence and intransigence of its established political class. 

But as always, nothing you are about to hear is any kind of advice, but solely for your information and hopefully entertainment.

I began by asking each of them about the origins of the EU and how Europe got itself into the position it finds itself today. 

Please enjoy my conversation with Doomberg and Brawlster.

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