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 | 3 | 5.33 | 0.27% | +20% | 10,423,054 | 33,503 | $190,000 | 611$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,741 | $2,700,000 | 1,342$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 9,112 | $240,000 | 214$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,309 | $210,000 | 188$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,177 | $250,000 | 223$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 22,973 | $1,380,000 | 1,243$ |
| Totals | 8 | 138,065,582 | 120,815 | $4,970,000 | 3,821$ |
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Recent Mentions
Australia:
Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis is among the writers featured at the festival.
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Romania:
Yanis Varoufakis, former finance minister of Greece, argues that capitalism has ended and we have entered a new era of 'techno-feudalism'.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis is referenced for his past role as Minister of Finance and his outspoken nature against austerity measures.
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New Zealand:
Yanis Varoufakis is a left-wing economic thinker who was part of Chlöe Swarbrick's European meetings.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis made headlines with his controversial statements about drug use.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis shared his personal experience regarding drug use.
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United Kingdom:
Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis claimed the festival had been destroyed by the 'Zionist lobby'.
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Portugal:
Yanis Varoufakis, a former Greek finance minister, publicly announced his decision to withdraw from the festival in a video.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis achieved his goal of gaining publicity through his confession about drug use.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis made controversial remarks about drug use that sparked political reactions.
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