Lula loop: meeting Brazil’s presidential front-runner

Sarah Maslin, Brazil correspondent for The Economist, interviews Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a prominent politician eyeing a return to the presidency. They discuss the delicate balance Lula must strike between his populist agenda and the need for fiscal responsibility. Wendelin von Bredow delves into Germany's economic vulnerabilities, highlighting its dependence on Russian gas and challenges within its industrial sector. The conversation also touches on Vietnam's controversial revival of propaganda loudspeakers, stirring public debate.