CLEAN: EU fighting for 'survival' over eurozone debts

The transcript discusses the severe financial crisis facing certain European countries, particularly Ireland and Portugal. It highlights the reluctance of the Irish Government to accept EU conditions due to potential future borrowing costs. The situation in Portugal is less severe but still concerning due to high public debt. The transcript also notes that a weakened euro could benefit larger export-dependent countries like Germany, despite increasing internal strains.

What irony does the speaker mention regarding the euro and larger countries like Germany?

What does the speaker imply about the perception of financial success in the context of the economic situation?