Yanis Varoufakis's Blog, page 159

On Spain, Greece, Italy and our plans for a European movement to democratise the EU – Interview: L’Espresso

The English text of the answers I sent to L’Espresso follows. The interview covers the Spanish elections, the latest from Greece’s never ending depression and, more importantly, a foreshadowing of the pan-European movement (not party!) that will be launched in … Continue reading →

My vote for person of 2015

We are in the silly season of incessant list compilations – best movie of the year, worst dressed culture minister of the year, etc. Nonetheless, these rankings appeal to us because there is something to be said about looking back and … Continue reading →

#THIS IS A COUP – My comments on Paul Mason’s documentary

Paul Mason’s recently released four-part documentary #THIS IS A COUP, on the crushing of the Athens Spring, offers much food for thought. Paul and I have had many opportunities to discuss the issues it covers, including on stage in London … Continue reading →

A Greek Drama (a BBC Radio Play) – My 10 factual corrections

As I am a central character in this dramatisation of the five month-long standoff between our government and the Eurogroup/Troika, I am loath to offer a critical review. However, it may be useful to listeners (but also to the BBC’s … Continue reading →

Only solution is to starve IS of cash – Middle East Eye

In an exclusive interview with MEE, the former Greek finance minister gives his opinion on the economics of war, terror and refugees – See more here Only by cutting off alleged financial support for the Islamic State group from Gulf … Continue reading →

The Great Greek Bank Robbery – Project Syndicate Op-Ed

Click on the icon above or hereFiled under: Banking Crisis, European Crisis, Greek Crisis, Post-MinFin missives

Address at the Cambridge Union, 26 OCT 2015 – full video

On 26th October 2015 I had the pleasure of addressing the Cambridge Union on the theme: THE EURO CRISIS THROUGH THE LENS OF THE CAMBRIDGE TRADITION. The Union has just posted a video of the event. Also, click below for an … Continue reading →

Are the best things in life free? From the New York Times

Answers from Richard Hell, Yanis Varoufakis, Karl Lagerfeld, Mikhail Prokhorov, Youssou N’Dour, Andreja Pejic and Yao Chen Click here for the NYT siteFiled under: Art and Culture, Politics and Economics, Vital Space

LE TEMPS interview

Yanis Varoufakis: «La plus grande menace pour le capitalisme est le capitalisme lui-même» L’ancien ministre grec des finances et star politique de la crise grecque critique les lenteurs suisses en matière fiscale et le capitalisme en général Il s’affiche comme … Continue reading →

THE ECONOMIC CASE FOR AUTHENTIC DEMOCRACY: TED GLOBAL-GENEVA 8th December 2015

Yesterday I delivered a TED Global talk in Geneva on the future of democracy and capitalism. While awaiting the video, here is the text of my talk. INTRODUCTION: DEMOCRACY IS NOT INEVITABLE Democracy: In the West we make the colossal … Continue reading →