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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 5 | 5.00 | 0.29% | +40% | 10,423,054 | 41,860 | $190,000 | 763$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 23,926 | $450,000 | 238$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,677 | $2,700,000 | 981$ |
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,774 | $1,400,000 | 772$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 16,667 | $1,380,000 | 902$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 8,722 | $370,000 | 430$ |
| Totals | 10 | 203,260,201 | 141,626 | $6,490,000 | 4,086$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis founded the political party MeRA25 in Greece in 2018.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis criticized the three factions of PASOK in the current political landscape.
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Hong Kong:
Yanis Varoufakis is a European leftist economist and former finance minister of Greece who predicts the rise of 'cloudalism' and declares that capitalism is dead.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis has a popularity rating of 20.3%.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis is included in the discussion of prominent figures within the radical left.
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Spain:
Yanis Varoufakis does not forget the previous persecution of left-wing populists before the current targeting of right-wing populists.
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Australia:
Former Greece finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has described the situation as 'nuts'.
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Argentina:
Varoufakis criticized Milei's actions and drew parallels between Kirchner's sanctions and the treatment of Marine Le Pen.
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United Kingdom:
Yanis Varoufakis warned that the ruling could lead to a totalitarian pit for the illiberal establishment.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis is noted for his sharp criticism of the German party Die Linke regarding arms issues.
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