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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 16 | 4.69 | 1.45% | +40% | 10,423,054 | 212,251 | $190,000 | 3,869$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 5.67 | 0.15% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 99,881 | $2,700,000 | 3,973$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,735 | $68,000 | 62$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,945 | $56,000 | 52$ |
| Totals | 21 | 84,493,270 | 317,812 | $3,014,000 | 7,956$ |
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Recent Mentions
Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis was noted for his past interactions with Jeroen Dijsselbloem during the Greek financial crisis.
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United Kingdom:
Yanis Varoufakis is a former Greek finance minister and co-founder of Progressive International.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis is referenced in the context of political commentary regarding Alexis Tsipras.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis received some of the strongest criticism from Alexis Tsipras in the context of past political conflicts.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis is another former ally of Alexis Tsipras who has been excluded from his new political initiative.
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Slovenia:
Yanis Varoufakis is a former Greek finance minister and a modern troubadour of political truth.
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Croatia:
Yanis Varoufakis was criticized by Tsipras for his confrontational approach during the Eurozone crisis.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis is mentioned in the context of reckless opportunism.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis is mentioned as having launched attacks against Alexis Tsipras.
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Greece:
Yanis Varoufakis responded to comments made by Alexis Tsipras regarding the tumultuous events of 2015.
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