Yanis Varoufakis's Blog, page 163

On Europe, Merkel and Greece: Interview with DW

For the DW site, click here DW: Mr. Varoufakis, you have written a book called “Time for Change,” in which you try to explain economics to your teenage daughter. Why? Yanis Varoufakis: To be entirely honest with you – my … Continue reading →

With John McDonnell in London – 21st November 2015

Filed under: Democratise the Euro!, European Crisis, Politics and Economics, Post-MinFin missives

On BBC2′ Daily Politics, with Andrew Neil – 23 OCT 2015

Filed under: European Crisis, Greek Crisis, Politics and Economics, Post-MinFin missives

Transparency Everywhere! My fees and the troika’s latest vilification drive

Since my resignation from the finance ministry, in protest at our government’s capitulation to the troika, I have been spending my time and energy to transfer the spirit of the Athens Spring to the heart of Europe – to promote … Continue reading →

Guardian Live |Democratise Europe! – 23rd October 2015, London

Yanis Varoufakis and Paul Mason in conversation at Central Hall, Westminster, in front of a live audience, on Europe’s inherent democratic deficit and the urgent need to tackle it.Filed under: Democratise the Euro!, European Crisis, Politics and Economics, Post-MinFin missives

Cambridge Union address, 26th October 2015 – Audio

Until the Cambridge Union releases the youtube video of my address, here is an audio of my presentation on the theme: THE EURO CRISIS THROUGH THE LENS OF THE CAMBRIDGE TRADITION.Filed under: Democratise the Euro!, European Crisis, Politics and Economics, … Continue reading →

“One very simple, but radical, idea: to democratise Europe.” OpenDemocracy interview

For the OpenDemocracy site click picture above. Or read on… As he prepares to launch a new, pan-European movement for change, Yanis Varoufakis sits down with Can Europe make it? to discuss democracy in Europe, Brexit, and the other part … Continue reading →

In conversation with Aaron Bastani on Greece and Europe

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

In conversation with Aaron Bastani on Europe, UKIP and Post-Capitalism

In conversation with Aaron Bastani discussing everything from Nigel Farage and the rise of xenophobia in the Eurozone to the intricacies of Marxism and the future after capitalism.Filed under: European Crisis, Politics and Economics, Post-MinFin missives

Schäuble’s Gathering Storm – my Project Syndicate op-ed

ATHENS – Europe’s crisis is poised to enter its most dangerous phase. After forcing Greece to accept another “extend-and-pretend” bailout agreement, fresh battle lines are being drawn. And, with the refugee influx exposing the damage caused by divergent economic prospects … Continue reading →