In this compelling live episode, former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis delivers a provocative and unfiltered talk on the disintegration of the European Union, drawing stark historical parallels with the 1930s. Speaking with urgency and clarity, Varoufakis dissects the structural flaws of the Eurozone, critiques EU leadership, and explains how economic imbalances fuel political fragmentation across the continent.

He introduces DiEM25 (Democracy in Europe Movement 2025) — a grassroots, transnational movement aimed at radical democratic reform of EU institutions. With sharp insights into monetary policy, public debt, and fiscal disunity, he offers a visionary yet pragmatic alternative: a European New Deal.

Topics include:

• The Euro’s flawed architecture and parallels with the gold standard

• Why the 2008 crisis exposed the EU’s structural weaknesses

• The politics of scapegoating and the rise of nationalism

• DiEM25’s plans to democratize Europe without changing treaties

• The urgent need for grassroots action and cross-border solidarity

Whether you're an economist, activist, or concerned citizen, this episode challenges conventional wisdom and calls for a bold rethinking of Europe’s political and economic future.

Recorded live with Q&A — candid, unscripted, and deeply relevant.

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