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Stories of 2015: Yanis Varoufakis – in The Guardian, 24th DEC 2015

The year 2015 did not begin – or end – as Yanis Varoufakis might have predicted. This time last year, having finished a busy academic term at the University of Texas in Austin where he was a visiting professor in … Continue reading →

On the two ‘moments’ when the battle was lost – Interview by Paul Mason

Filed under: Democratise the Euro!, European Crisis, Greek Crisis, Post-MinFin missives

It was a coup – interviewed by de Volksrant

  The English text(*) of the discussion with Peer Peeperkorn, on which this article in de Volksrant was based, follows:  -Let’s go back to your brief period in office first. What were the happiest moments during that time? “When I would … Continue reading →

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 →