Yanis Varoufakis
Yanis Varoufakis is a prominent Greek economist and former finance minister known for his outspoken critiques of austerity policies and the economic practices of the European Union. He gained international attention during the Greek debt crisis, advocating for debt relief and reforming the financial system to better serve the public. Varoufakis is also a political theorist and author, with works such as 'Adults in the Room' detailing his experiences and insights. In the recent news, he discussed the implications of tech companies creating 'cloud serfs' who contribute to their capital stock by using free services, emphasizing the economic and social dynamics of modern digital capitalism.
Born on Mar 24, 1961 (64 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Greece | 2 | 4.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 10,423,054 | 16,998 | $190,000 | 310$ |
| Totals | 2 | 10,423,054 | 16,998 | $190,000 | 310$ |
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Recent Mentions
Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis is the leader of the MeRA25 party who criticized Alexis Tsipras during a press conference.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis is referenced as another figure attracting anti-establishment voters.
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North Macedonia:
Yanis Varoufakis argues in his book that we no longer live in capitalism but in a new digital feudalism.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis is referenced in relation to the concept of 'creative ambiguity' in political discourse.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis was seen preparing banners for a pro-Gaza event.
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Argentina:
Yanis Varoufakis is mentioned in relation to Trump's economic policies and tariffs.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis is mentioned as a controversial figure in Tsipras's government during the economic crisis.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis is referenced in the context of the political dynamics of the first half of 2015.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis is mentioned as part of the amateur political duo with Alexis Tsipras.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis is referenced regarding his belief that Tsipras hoped to lose the referendum.
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