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DiEM25E65: The Empire Strikes Back: Trump, Venezuela and ICE — with Yanis Varoufakis and Arnaud BertrandIn this livestream, Yanis Varoufakis and entrepreneur and commentator Arnaud Bertrand unpack what just happened in Venezuela, why it matters far beyond Latin America, and what people can do when "might makes right" is being sold as order. We'll also look at Europe's response, the oil angle, and the wider shift towards more force, fewer constraints, and weaker rules. And what it means for the future. Hosted by Mehran Khalili. Join us live and put your questions to Yanis and Arnaud! FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS Yanis Varoufakis: (site): https://yanisvaroufakis.eu Ar...
2026-01-141h 07
DiEM25E64: The 2025 Political Hall of Shame Awards — with Yanis VaroufakisAs 2025 comes to a close, those in power are already rewriting what happened. We refuse to let that stand. In this year-end livestream, Yanis Varoufakis reviews the moments of 2025 that most clearly exposed how power really operates. We hand out a set of deliberately unofficial Shamelessness Awards. Each category comes with a shortlist, the audience votes, and Yanis responds live: unpacking what these moments meant, why they took place, and what they tell us about where Europe and the world are heading. Tune in, vote and tell us your pick for the most outrageous moments o...
2025-12-181h 12
DiEM25E63: Is Europe Betraying Ukraine? Yanis Varoufakis & Volodymyr Ishchenko React LIVEIn this livestream, Yanis Varoufakis and Ukrainian sociologist Volodymyr Ishchenko explore how EU leaders are undermining Ukraine to justify their plans to re-arm Europe. If EU leaders won't send troops and won't negotiate, whom does their "solidarity" really serve? And why are some in Brussels worried that peace itself would threaten their new militarisation agenda? Join us for this crucial conversation on the future of Ukraine, the geopolitics of the Trump plan, and what a real path to peace would require. Hosted by Mehran Khalili. FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS Yanis: @yanisvaroufakis — https://www.yanisvaroufakis.eu...
2025-12-0459 min
DiEM25Manal Mahamid: On Art, Trees, and the Landscape Israel Tried to EraseIn this episode, artist Manal Mahamid reflects on growing up in a rural Palestinian village where even the landscape was weaponised to erase identity. She speaks about creating art from the land itself, soil, stones, plants, and how her work exposes the colonial logic behind forests, monuments, and "reclaimed" green spaces. Mahamid's practice transforms memory, displacement, and resistance into a visual language rooted in place. ALL EYES ON PALESTINE EXHIBITION The All Eyes on Palestine Exhibition raises awareness about the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Through the work of Palestinian artists, it creates a space for e...
2025-12-0423 min
DiEM25Born in a Refugee Camp: How Monther Jawabreh Uses Concrete to Tell the Story of the OccupationIn this important interview, Palestinian artist Monther Jawabreh reflects on growing up in a refugee camp and discovering art as a way to fight for his people's story. He speaks about collective memory, political commitment, and why concrete has become his material of resistance. Jawabreh's work transforms loss into testimony, challenging erasure through form, memory and struggle. ALL EYES ON PALESTINE EXHIBITION The All Eyes on Palestine Exhibition raises awareness about the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Through the work of Palestinian artists, it creates a space for expression and solidarity, where art becomes a form...
2025-12-0413 min
DiEM25'You Don't Look Arab': Doris Hakim on Racism, Identity & ArtIn this episode, artist Doris Hakim reflects on growing up in Nazareth, navigating a fragmented identity, and discovering her Palestinian self only after leaving home. She speaks about memory, political erasure, and the everyday racism that shaped her iconic work 'You Don't Look Arab'. Hakim's story exposes how borders—geographical, cultural, and psychological—leave traces that art can finally name. ALL EYES ON PALESTINE EXHIBITION The All Eyes on Palestine Exhibition raises awareness about the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Through the work of Palestinian artists, it creates a space for expression and solidarity, where art beco...
2025-11-2614 min
DiEM25'Art Saved My Life': The Story of Palestinian Artist Rana BisharaIn this episode, Palestinian artist Rana Bishara reflects on how art became a lifeline—preserving memory, dignity and identity in the face of erasure. Speaking from Galilee, she shares her story of growing up on the Lebanese border, surviving ongoing trauma, and transforming resistance into creative practice. Through performance, public art, and memory-work, Bishara shows how art becomes both testimony and defiance under occupation. ALL EYES ON PALESTINE EHXIBITION All Eyes on Palestine Exhibition raises awareness about the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Through the work of Palestinian artists, it creates a space for expression and so...
2025-11-2628 min
DiEM25The Art of Not Belonging: Shadi Alzaqzouq's Incredible JourneyIn this conversation, Shadi Alzaqzouq reflects on growing up without a homeland, discovering art as a weapon of self-definition, and challenging the stereotypes imposed on him as a Palestinian. His work blends rebellion, identity, and freedom to confront a world that keeps pushing him outside its walls. ALL EYES ON PALESTINE EXHIBITION The All Eyes on Palestine Exhibition raises awareness about the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Through the work of Palestinian artists, it creates a space for expression and solidarity, where art becomes a form of resistance. It showcases a generation of artists whose work...
2025-11-1916 min
DiEM25Turning IDF Footage Into Art: Mahmoud Alhaj's Story From Gaza to ExileIn this important dialogue, Mahmoud Alhaj discusses life in Gaza, the experience of displacement, and the urgency of documenting violence from the victim's perspective. He reveals how he works with Israeli military footage to expose what is hidden behind the aesthetics of "efficiency" and power. The interview also highlights the solidarity within the Palestinian artistic community and the role of art as memory, critique, and resistance during genocide. ALL EYES ON PALESTINE EXHIBITION The All Eyes on Palestine Exhibition raises awareness about the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Through the work of Palestinian artists, it creates...
2025-11-1717 min
DiEM25E62: Richard D. Wolff and Yanis Varoufakis React to Zohran Mamdani's brilliant victoryWhat does Zohran Mamdani's breakthrough victory in New York signal for the Left — not only in the United States but across a world trapped between oligarchy, neoliberal decay, neofascist surges and rising authoritarianism? Join Yanis Varoufakis and Richard D. Wolff as they unpack the political earthquake shaking America's political establishment, and what it means for progressives worlwide. Hosted by Mehran Khalili. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS: Yanis: @yanisvaroufakis — https://www.yanisvaroufakis.eu Richard: @p...
2025-11-1259 min
DiEM25E61 Kidnapped at Sea by Israel — David Adler with Yanis Varoufakis on Gaza and Big Tech's War MachineSeized in international waters and held in Israel's desert prison, David Adler joins Yanis Varoufakis to recount the flotilla and examine Big Tech's role in Gaza — what it reveals about corporate power and what may be coming next. Hosted by Mehran Khalili. Tune in and put your questions to David and Yanis! SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS Yanis: @yanisvaroufakis — https://www.yanisvaroufakis.eu David: @davidrkadler — https://x.com/davidrkadler Mehran: @mkhalili — https://www.mehrankhalili.co
2025-10-301h 04
DiEM25Yanis Varoufakis & Grace Blakeley: Why Everything Feels BrokenIn this discussion recorded in Athens, Grace Blakeley and Yanis Varoufakis expose how our so-called democracies have been captured by elites. From Gaza to the climate crisis to the collapse of liberal politics, they explore why even "progressive" leaders are absorbed by the system they enter, how neoliberalism has hollowed out collective power, and why only a bottom-up, transnational movement can reclaim democracy for the many. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
2025-10-2047 min
DiEM25Gaza Flotillas: What REALLY Happened?An interview with Melanie Schweizer, legal representative for the Global Sumud Flotilla, about the state of the flotillas — who's out, who's missing, how people were treated — and the practical next steps for activists. Hosted by Mehran Khalili, and recorded October 9, 2025. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS: Melanie: https://x.com/schweizermel Mehran: @mkhalili - https://www.mehrankhalili.com/subscribe LINKS MENTIONED: Global Sumud Flotilla: www.globalsumudflotilla.org This week's livestream: Gaza, 2 Years On with Katie...
2025-10-0946 min
DiEM25E60: Gaza 2 Years On: Yanis Varoufakis & Katie Halper on the Flotilla, Israel's PR Machine & What's NextTwo years since October 7, Katie Halper (@TheKatieHalperShow) and Yanis Varoufakis join host Mehran Khalili to break down Israel's genocide in Gaza, the latest on the flotilla, Israel's influencer PR push, and the "peace plan". What can we do? SUPPORT US Join DiEM25: https://diem25.org/join Donate to DiEM25: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS: Yanis: @yanisvaroufakis — https://www.yanisvaroufakis.eu Katie @@kthalps — https://x.com/kthalps Mehran: @mkhalili — https://www.mehrankhalili.com/subscribe
2025-10-0758 min
DiEM25E59: Gaza, NATO, Far Right: Yanis Varoufakis Speaks OutYanis Varoufakis sits down with Mehran Khalili to talk Gaza, NATO versus Russia, and the rise of the far right in Europe. What can we do? Bring your questions! SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS Yanis: @yanisvaroufakis — https://www.yanisvaroufakis.eu Mehran: @mkhalili — https://www.mehrankhalili.com/subscribe
2025-09-2458 min
DiEM25The German Playbook for Silencing DissentGermany is cracking down on pro-Palestine activism — and other European governments are watching closely. In this video, we take you inside Germany's growing playbook for silencing dissent: from police brutality on the streets of Berlin to bans, cancellations, and even EU sanctions against activists and journalists. Through three powerful firsthand stories — Melanie, a civil servant fired for speaking out, Iris, a Jewish peace activist targeted for protesting, and Hüseyin, a journalist turned into a "non-person" by EU sanctions — we expose how Germany's repression works, why it matters beyond Palestine, and how this template of control is spreadi...
2025-09-1712 min
DiEM25E58: The Referendum That Shook Europe: 10 Years On – With Yanis Varoufakis and Raoul MartinezTen years after Greece's thunderous "NO" to austerity, Yanis Varoufakis sits down with film-maker Raoul Martinez and host Mehran Khalili to revisit that historic showdown with Europe's political establishment. We bust the official myths, look at lessons learned, and spell out what activists across Europe must do next. If you missed the story: Greece elected the anti-austerity Syriza party in early 2015, with Yanis Varoufakis as finance minister. After months of bruising talks with the European Central Bank, IMF and European Commission, the government put the creditors' terms to a 5 July referendum. Sixty two percent voted NO — but da...
2025-07-2959 min
DiEM25E57: He Was Banned for Exposing Gaza Truths — Now He Speaks Out. With Yanis VaroufakisIsrael's genocide in Gaza grinds on, while Israeli officials now signal they are "fully ready" to strike Iran—raising the risk of a regional firestorm. But within the EU, dissent is being crushed. In an unprecedented case, the EU has sanctioned one of its own citizens for being a journalist. http://red.media founder Hüseyin Doğru was targeted on behalf of Germany—for exposing Germany's complicity in the genocide in Palestine. No trial. No hearing. An extrajudicial punishment. The EU claims he "systematically spread false information on politically controversial subjects with the intent of creating ethnic...
2025-06-181h 02
DiEM25E56: What's Really Happening in Palestine — with Mohammed El-Kurd & Yanis VaroufakisIsrael is escalating its genocide in Gaza. Entire families are being wiped out, famine is spreading, and airstrikes are targeting shelters and schools. In the West Bank, killings and settler violence are surging as Israel tightens its grip on the territory. Yet despite these atrocities, international media coverage has diminished. While a handful of European governments have begun to question their complicity, meaningful action is still missing. In this livestream, Palestinian writer and organiser Mohammed El-Kurd joins Yanis Varoufakis to cut through the noise: What's really happening on the ground? Why has the West been s...
2025-06-051h 02
DiEM25E55: Yanis Varoufakis in Conversation with Jeffrey Sachs on the Six Global Crises Confronting HumanityJeffrey Sachs and Yanis Varoufakis worked together a decade ago to prevent Europe from harming itself by crushing Greece. They failed. Since then, Europe's self-harming policies exacerbated by a lethal dependence on, and servility to, the US have had nasty repercussions for Ukraine, Palestine as well as Europe's relations with China. Now that Trump is back, with Europe's Green Deal already abandoned, the world is facing the perfect storm: intense trade (and thus class) wars, a mounting Cold War with China, an ultra-hot war in Ukraine, a heart-wrenching genocide in Palestine, and an accelerating climate emergency.
2025-04-231h 40
DiEM25E54: Le Pen Ban: Stopping the Far Right — or Fueling It? With Yanis Varoufakis, Glenn Greenwald & David BroderMarine Le Pen, leader of France's far right and a top contender for the presidency, has just been banned from running after a corruption conviction. Is this a legitimate ruling — or lawfare: the weaponisation of the legal system to block political opponents? Join Yanis Varoufakis, award-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald, and Jacobin's Europe editor David Broder for a live discussion hosted by Mehran Khalili. We'll break down the Le Pen ruling, look at how courts are used to sideline opposition figures in Europe and beyond, and ask: Does barring candidates actually strengthen the far right? Is law...
2025-04-0959 min
DiEM25E53: Ukraine, Rearmament and Europe's Dead End — Q+A with Yanis VaroufakisYanis Varoufakis recently called Europe's rearmament a catastrophe in the making — and laid out a bold peace plan for Ukraine. Now, he's taking your questions head-on: about Ukraine, the EU's failed war strategy, and what a real path to peace and sovereignty could look like. Whether you agree or not, this is the debate Europe refuses to have. Hosted by Mehran Khalili. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
2025-03-2658 min
DiEM25E01 Counter Stream: Trump's Power Grab, Ukraine's Exploitation and Europe's Identity CrisisWelcome to Counter Stream—DiEM25's unfiltered monthly dive into the stories shaping our world that mainstream media ignores or distorts. In this powerful new episode, Julijana Zita is joined by Kinza Saleem for a wide-ranging conversation that connects the dots between Trump's authoritarian circus, global resource grabs, and the crumbling illusions of European identity. From Trump's self-coronation and war on democracy to the brutal deportations and executive orders that target the most vulnerable, we examine how psychological warfare and spectacle are being used to desensitise and divide. We look at the US-Russia deal-making over Ukraine exposing th...
2025-03-251h 21
DiEM25E52: DeepSeek, AI, and the New Cold War — with Yanis Varoufakis and Arnaud BertrandDeepSeek has upended the AI industry with open-source models that rival OpenAI's GPT-4, shaking the global tech and financial order. But its rise also raises urgent questions about security, economic power, and AI's future. In this live discussion, Yanis Varoufakis and Malaysia-based entrepreneur and commentator Arnaud Bertrand will explore the fallout, hosted by Mehran Khalili. How does DeepSeek's model challenge monopolistic "cloud capital" like Amazon's Alexa? Does it prove that cutting-edge AI no longer requires vast computational resources? And with its data stored on Chinese servers, is AI becoming the new frontline in U.S.-China tensions...
2025-02-0558 min
DiEM25E51: Trump 2.0 — Yanis Varoufakis and Katie Halper on Gaza, Europe, and What's NextAs Donald Trump assumes the presidency, the world is bracing for shifts in international relations and policy. From Israel's genocide in Gaza to the war in Ukraine, the US' strategic rivalry with China, and the challenges facing Europe, Trump's administration is poised to leave a significant mark. What should we expect in the coming months on these critical issues? How might Trump's foreign policy reshape Europe and its role in the world? Join Yanis Varoufakis and special guest Katie Halper—American journalist, political commentator, and host of The Katie Halper Show—for a live discussion hosted by Mehr...
2025-01-221h 21
DiEM25E50: Elon Musk's Move Into Politics: Yanis Varoufakis and Cory Doctorow on Fighting Billionaire ControlElon Musk's growing role in politics represents a troubling evolution in how wealthy elites shape public discourse and policy. From his control of X (formerly Twitter) to his involvement in U.S. elections alongside Donald Trump, to his recent support for anti-migrant and nationalist parties in Europe (including the AfD and Tommy Robinson), Musk's actions highlight the alarming intersection of tech and political power. How has the influence of billionaires evolved to dominate public discourse so openly? What does this growing consolidation of power mean for democracy? And how we can people push back against it? Join...
2025-01-081h 14
DiEM25Germany's biggest tabloid tried to silence her for criticising Israel—but it backfired spectacularlyWhat happens when you speak up for Gaza in Germany? Melanie Schweizer — lawyer, political candidate with MERA25 Germany, and Ministry of Labour adviser — joins Mehran Khalili to expose how BILD, Germany's biggest tabloid, targeted her for speaking out against Israel's genocide. In this riveting interview, she reveals the toll of standing up for Palestine, the media's role in silencing dissent, and why she refuses to back down. FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS Mehran: https://x.com/mkhalili Melanie: https://x.com/Melaniebelizi SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.c...
2024-12-211h 03
DiEM25How algorithms are taking control of our lives — interview with Novara Media's Craig GentIn this discussion, Tiare Gatti Mora interviews Craig Gent, writer, editor, and researcher, and a director at Novara Media. They dive into the urgent themes of Gent's latest book, Cyberboss — examining the rise of algorithmic management, the growing insecurity of workers, and the shifting role of labour unions in the face of technological control. Together, they explore how digital systems are undermining worker autonomy and fueling dissatisfaction, while navigating the complex politics within unions today. This is a must-watch for anyone concerned with the future of work and the fight for labour rights in the digital age....
2024-12-0532 min
DiEM25E48: Harris vs. Trump: a choice between two evils? With Yanis Varoufakis and Rania KhalekAmerica is going to the polls in a divisive election which will shape not only its only policies, but also global affairs. Kamala Harris aims to uphold the course of the current administration, while Donald Trump eyes a return that could bring isolationism and a tougher stance on alliances. European leaders are watching closely, as the outcome will shape NATO, trade, and transatlantic security. What are the implications of this election for Europe, the Middle East crisis, and beyond? How might Harris or Trump's foreign policy reshape global events? And what could their campaigns reveal about America's...
2024-11-071h 01
DiEM25E47: Fortress Europe or Open Borders? The Future of Migration PolicyEU governments are outdoing each other in introducing tough anti-immigration measures, embracing policies that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. Poland is pushing to suspend the right to asylum, Germany has reinstated border controls, and Italy has opened two centres to process asylum seekers outside its borders. Now, EU leaders are considering ramping up deportations, aiming to send desperate people back to their countries of origin. All these measures point in the same direction: a Fortress Europe. Meanwhile, parties pushing for stricter immigration controls are gaining power in several EU countries and making significant...
2024-10-231h 06
DiEM25E46: One year after October 7 — War, Resistance, and What Comes NextAs we mark the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, the Israeli government has brought the Middle East to the brink of war. Backed by the West, Israel's genocide in Gaza continues, and the conflict has expanded to fronts like Lebanon. Israeli actions in Iran and Lebanon have escalated tensions, drawing in Tehran. The humanitarian toll is immense, with over 40,000 Palestinians killed and millions displaced. Yet, despite widespread protests, particularly in Europe, activism has not stopped the war or changed policy. Israel continues with the full support of the US, Germany, and other Western governments. How d...
2024-10-091h 23
DiEM25Hard lessons for the Left: analysing Austria's far-right victoryIn this discussion, Mehran Khalili and political scientist Konstantina Zoehrer dive into the recent far-right electoral success in Austria. They examine the key takeaways for the Left and explore what progressive movements must understand and adapt to in order to counter the rise of the far-right. Join us for a critical conversation on the challenges ahead and how the Left can regroup in the face of these troubling developments. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
2024-10-0338 min
DiEM25E45: WTF, Germany?Once seen as a pillar of stability in Europe, Germany is unravelling. Its economy is in decline, and the far-right AfD recently won a state election, marking a disturbing shift in the political landscape. The country has reintroduced border controls, violating a core EU principle. And its legacy parties continue to slide into authoritarianism, suppressing pro-Palestinian voices at home while supporting Israel's genocide in Gaza. Meanwhile, a housing crisis and soaring rents are straining German citizens, even as the government spends billions to support the Ukraine war and its foreign policy agenda. How did Germany get here? W...
2024-09-261h 04
DiEM25E44: Is EU austerity back? With Yanis Varoufakis, Karin De Rigo, Federico Dolce and more!In a quiet vote last Tuesday, EU lawmakers brought in new rules for public spending… which could have a profound effect on millions in Europe. The supposed goal of this overhaul was to make the rules clearer and more investment-friendly, with supporters calling them a necessary step towards economic stability. But critics say the change will force big budget cuts in many EU member states, meaning less money for vital social services and climate action. And, they fear, it will lead Europe back to the dark days of austerity in the 2010s…that decimated living standards for a generation. DiEM...
2024-05-081h 04
DiEM25E43: BANNED from Germany for speaking out for Palestine — with Yanis VaroufakisThe long repression of pro-Palestinian voices in Germany reached a peak last Friday. German police shut down the Palestine Congress, a vital event to unite activists around a ceasefire for Gaza. They detained participants, including Jewish activists; they deported a Palestinian speaker. And then they banned our own Yanis Varoufakis, not only from making political speeches in Germany, but also from doing so over Zoom (!). These authoritarian moves make it clear: Germany is intent on silencing anyone who speaks out against its complicity in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. So for our livestream this week, Yanis Varoufakis...
2024-04-171h 01
DiEM25E42: What the hell is happening in Germany? The brutal attack on pro-Palestinian voicesAs Israel's genocide in Gaza rages on, Germany is leading efforts to silence criticism of Israel's actions. The German government and its institutions have cancelled a stream of cultural events that show solidarity with Palestine, smearing prominent artists and intellectuals – many of them Jewish – as anti-semitic. They've intimidated activists and searched their homes. They've even made cultural grants – and in the case of one German state, citizenship – contingent on support for Israel. And now, German politicians are trying to ban the Palestine Congress, a vital event planned for the 12-14 April in Berlin, to unite activists for a ceasef...
2024-04-031h 02
DiEM25E41: Russia vs NATO — is nuclear war on the horizon?The proxy war in Ukraine between NATO and Russia has come into sharp focus in recent weeks. French President Macron refused to rule out sending troops to Ukraine, provoking a wide backlash. The German leader, Scholz, claimed that British soldiers are already fighting on the battlefield. Putin warned of nuclear war if NATO troops were sent to Ukraine; his leading critic, Navalny, died in a Russian jail. And a report in The New York Times revealed the CIA's decade-long operation of spy bases along Russia's border. As the US government is poised to deliver its largest military...
2024-03-201h 02
DiEM25E40: The war on truth – Julian Assange, media and global discourseThis week, we'll have the final ruling on whether Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, to face a 175-year prison sentence for revealing the secrets of power. The case casts a long shadow over press freedom, signaling what many see as the ultimate demise of journalistic independence. At the same time, the media's historical role in supporting (selling) conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and its imbalanced coverage of the situation in Gaza, raises pressing questions about the impartiality and integrity of our news sources. While accusations of 'disinformation' have become increasingly weaponised to discredit dissent.
2024-02-2158 min
DiEM25E39: Farming fury — what's really driving EU protests?Farmers' protests have erupted across the EU. In Germany, Greece, Italy and other countries, they're blocking city centres with tractors, spraying manure on government buildings and pelting officials with eggs. Why? Inadequate compensation, high taxes, red tape and the impact of climate regulations. Establishment media have dismissed the protests as the grumblings of a coddled group over unfair competition, and suggested that the rallies are driven by the far-right. But others point out that far-right parties are co-opting farmers' legitimate concerns: those of ordinary people whose needs are being ignored by elites. What's really behind...
2024-02-081h 05
DiEM25Lucas Febraro interviews Udi Raz — Jewish guide FIRED from Berlin's Jewish Museum for supporting PalestineAn interview with Udi Raz from Jewish Voice for Peace in the Middle East on how the Holocaust impacted the societies and politics of both Germany and Israel January 27 is Holocaust Remembrance Day, a date of enormous symbolic importance in Europe, marking one of the darkest chapters in human history. It's a day of particular significance in Germany, of course. The so-called remembrance culture, Germany's reckoning with the legacy of the Nazi periods, and the industrial scale genocides perpetrated by the Nazi regime, have been much lauded internationally. But today, parts of this culture are increasingly coming...
2024-01-3150 min
DiEM25E38: Israel in court — game changer or sideshow?A new front has opened on Israel-Palestine: South Africa confronted Israel with accusations of genocide at the UN's top court. The submission also called on the court to order the Jewish state to stop its military operations against Palestinians, which have killed more than 23,350 civilians since October 7. The case has already exposed divisions in Europe, with Germany's unwavering support for Israel standing in stark contrast to statements from officials in Spain, Ireland and Belgium. Could this court case really change the reality for the people of Gaza, or is it just a sideshow as Israel continues its...
2024-01-1750 min
DiEM25The information war on Israel-Palestine: a conversation with Lucas Febraro and Mehran KhaliliIn this interview Mehran Khalili talks with Lucas Febraro, DiEM25 Communications Director, about the situation in the Middle east and the information war that's running in parallel with it. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
2024-01-1339 min
DiEM25E37: Holiday SpecialIt's that time of year! So in this holiday livestream, we're switching things up a bit. Join us as we look back on the pivotal moments of 2023. We'll be predicting what lies ahead, and discussing the implications for anti-establishment activism. It's not all serious though. We'll also be sharing our personal holiday season recommendations – and we'd love to hear yours too. Drop your thoughts in the chat and we'll discuss them live. So pour yourself a favorite beverage and spend some time with Yanis Varoufakis, Karin De Rigo, Lucas Febraro, and the rest of our team as we...
2023-12-2058 min
DiEM25E36: COP28 — A new path or old mistakes?As the dust settles on COP28, it's time to reflect: did this conference mark a turning point in the global fight against climate change, or was it another chapter in a long story of missed opportunities and unfulfilled promises? In a world where the effects of climate change are disproportionately borne by those least responsible, Europe's role extends beyond its borders, with debates raging over Europe's role and responsibilities in the climate crisis. With new commitments made and old ones scrutinised, we ask the question: Can Europe lead the way towards a sustainable future with climate justice? A...
2023-12-071h 02
DiEM25The awful truth behind Dutch election results — Mehran Khalili interviews Lucille CorneliusIn this interview, recorded on November 22, Mehran Khalili talks with Lucille Cornelius, DiEM25 member and activist living in Amsterdam, Netherlands, about the real meaning behind the Dutch election results, rising far-right and what we can do to tackle this political trend across Europe. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
2023-11-2921 min
DiEM25E35: The new global disorder?Several latent conflicts have resurfaced. In Gaza, Israel's relentless bombardment of innocent civilians in Palestine is entering its seventh week. In Ukraine, the fight against Russia is slipping towards a violent, bloody stalemate. These conflicts are testing traditional geopolitical alliances, and bringing about new ones. Meanwhile, this century has seen major shifts in world power. The US is no longer dominant, while China, Russia, and India have grown stronger and more influential. With these power shifts and global instability, how can we work towards peace? And what role should Europe play in this new global order?
2023-11-2257 min
DiEM25E34: Free Speech or Hate Speech? Gaza, Antisemitism and IslamophobiaMainstream media and politicians are decrying a surge in antisemitic incidents in Europe, as Israel continues its indiscriminate bombing of Palestinians in retaliation for the Hamas attack of October 7. But these pronouncements have also sparked accusations of Islamophobia. Some politicians and commentators have implied that antisemitism is intrinsic to Muslim communities. Meanwhile, European leaders and institutions are intensifying their crackdown on public solidarity with the Palestinian cause, banning protests, cancelling events, and creating a climate that challenges Europe's commitment to free speech. What's the reality behind these disturbing dynamics? What repercussions might there be for the wider...
2023-11-101h 05
DiEM25E33: Gaza screams for help. Why won't Europe listen?We're more than two weeks into the implacable collective punishment of the Palestinian people by Israel. Thousands of civilians have been killed, most of them children, in a campaign that has Palestinians and Western activists and academics ringing the alarm bells of genocide. And yet our European leaders seem incapable to see anything but Israel exercising its "right to self-defence". Unelected Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered her unqualified support to Israel, with not a word about respect for the rights of Palestinians. French leader Emmanuel Macron criminalised pro-Palestine protests, as did German chancellor Olaf Scholz—wh...
2023-10-251h 03
DiEM25E32: Israel-Hamas: What's happening, and what can we do?For over half a century, the enduring occupation of Palestine has led to indescribable suffering being inflicted upon the Palestinian population. Leading Palestinian, Israeli and international human rights groups have said that the totality and severity of the human rights violations against the Palestinian population amount to the crime against humanity of apartheid. Living under the shadow of apartheid, individuals are left with a grim choice: silent suffering or resistance. Days ago, Hamas—the Islamist organisation that governs the blockaded and densely populated Gaza Strip—launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, with fighting raging well inside Israeli terr...
2023-10-111h 03
DiEM25E31: Silencing voices — the war on civil libertiesWhen is infringing on civil liberties fair game against political opponents? 2023 has seen a depressing uptick in attacks on civil liberties in the name of political disagreement, from across the ideological spectrum. Jeremy Corbyn was a victim of a frivolous lawsuit to silence him. Nigel Farage claimed his bank account was closed due to his controversial 'values'. And across both sides of the Atlantic, prominent activists, journalists and influencers have been deplatformed or experienced financial repercussions as a consequence of their political stances. The list goes on. In this live discussion, we'll be asking: Is i...
2023-09-2859 min
DiEM25E30: Africa and BRICS assert themselves. What should Europe do?Major events in Africa have taken place in recent weeks. In Niger and Gabon, coups d'état removed historical European allies from power, adding to a growing list of such events in the Western part of the continent since 2020. New governments in countries like Burkina Faso, backed by broad popular support, are reassessing their deep neocolonial ties with Europe, particularly France. While Paris and its remaining West African allies reject the authority of these governments, and even threaten war. Meanwhile, a landmark summit of the BRICS group of major emerging economies happened in Johannesburg. The bloc's leaders s...
2023-09-141h 00
DiEM25E29: Grief and anger in France: liberty, equality and fraternity for whom?Anger is palpable in the streets of France today, as the recent killing of 17-year-old Nahel by police during a traffic stop ignited countrywide protests. Such large-scale unrest hadn't been seen since the Gilet Jaunes movement took off five years ago. As a result of this, and of his extremely unpopular pension reform – which also saw widespread protests – Emmanuel Macron's popularity has hit rock bottom, with support surging for both the far-right and the Left. What does all of this mean for people in France, and what lessons can be learned by those elsewhere in Europe? Joi...
2023-07-121h 09
DiEM25E28: Europe's Mediterranean graveyard – with Yanis Varoufakis, Miguel Duarte and moreThis month saw one of the worst shipwrecks in Europe in a decade. Up to 700 people drowned, including at least 100 children, when a refugee boat sank off the Greek coast on June 14. It's another tragic milestone resulting from the anti-migrant policies of governments like Greece, and of the EU itself. Inhumane policies that were given voice last year by the EU's foreign affairs chief: Europe is "beautiful garden", he said, that must be protected from the surrounding "jungle" that's ready to "invade it". Similar tragedies have failed to bring enough public attention to the plight of migrants...
2023-06-281h 04
DiEM25E27: Beyond bigotry — Why are transgender rights under attack?DiEM25 has always stood firmly against transphobia and all forms of discrimination. There is no question for our movement about the validity of transgender rights. In mainstream media and the wider society, though, numerous related issues have ignited fiery debates, including potential implications for women's spaces, the question of youth transitioning, and the impact on sports competitions. As a result, the trans community has been under attack not only by the Right, but also some on the Left and in the LGBTQ+ community. Some of these debates are clearly a smokescreen for veiled bigotry. But are some...
2023-06-161h 00
DiEM25Frontline 06: Should killing nature be a crime? | An interview with JoJo MehtaThere are growing calls for the crime of "ecocide", meaning mass damage and destruction of ecosystems, to be recognised in international criminal law. This would ensure that individuals, company directors, CEOs, can be prosecuted for the ecological damage caused by the organisations they head up, like oil spills, deforestation, or soil pollution, wherever these organisations may be. Could this be the missing piece in the broader battle against climate change? Is it workable? And what are the steps to get there? We interview Jojo Mehta, executive director and co-founder of Stop Ecocide International, to find out.
2023-06-0957 min
DiEM25E26: What the hell happened to Green politics? With Yanis Varoufakis, Julijana Zita and more!Not so long ago, the term "green politics" had a much more radical meaning, and a vote for a Green party was a vote for climate justice. Green parties have benefitted politically from the impact of growing movements like Fridays for Future and Extinction Rebellion. They have entered government in countries like Germany and Austria, partnering with far-right parties in the process. In Germany, they are razing villages to open the way for new coal mining, while the world is careening towards the crucial 1.5 °C mark in the average global temperature rise. And when it comes to w...
2023-06-011h 03
DiEM25E25: Election update! With Yanis Varoufakis, Erik Edman and our political candidates from BremenIn the next few days, we'll make history: for the first time ever, an international left-wing movement will be running in elections in two different countries, just a week apart. Our political parties MERA25 will be on the ballot in general elections in Greece, and in the German state of Bremen. In a sense, these two bids couldn't be more different. In Greece, our party has been in parliament for four years, and we're led by a former finance minister. In Bremen, we're building something from the ground up, with a dedicated local group of mostly first-time...
2023-05-121h 09
DiEM25E24: Is Europe a vassal of the US? With Yanis Varoufakis, Julijana Zita, Erik Edman and more!Speaking during an official visit to China, Emmanuel Macron said that Europe should chart its own course and be a 'third pole' in world affairs between Washington and Beijing – and not be a vassal to either as the New Cold War threatens to escalate. Unsurprisingly, his comments have caused unease among many European leaders, for whom unquestioned alignment with Washington is the only way. Is Europe today "a vassal" of the US? And if we were to chart our own course, what should that look like? We'll explore these questions in detail – including how they relate to DiEM...
2023-04-191h 04
DiEM25How to fix the housing crisis — MERA25 Talks E1Why is housing broken in so many countries in Europe? And how can a political party that goes beyond national borders make sure that having a roof over your head goes back to what it should always be: a basic right? Join activists from our political parties – MERA25 Germany, MERA25 Italy, and MERA25 Greece – as we debate this, and much more, in the first episode of MERA25 Talks! SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
2023-04-1447 min
DiEM25E23: GPT-4 and beyond - Discussing AI with Yanis Varoufakis, Julijana Zita, Maja Pelevic and moreJoin Yanis Varoufakis and the coordinating team of DiEM25 for a live discussion on the potential impact of AI on our lives, in light of the recent release of GPT-4. We'll explore the ways in which AI could revolutionise the political landscape, potentially altering the way decisions are made and how we engage with our leaders. We'll look at the implications of AI on the job market, on activism, and on people's lives more broadly. And, of course, we'll take your questions and comments. Tune in! SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: htt...
2023-04-071h 11
DiEM25E22: Housing is out of controlAcross Europe, the cost of housing has risen sharply in recent years. Rents have exploded; neighbourhoods gentrified; public spaces privatised. The result: more and more people facing homelessness or precarious living conditions. What are the root causes of this growing — yet relatively under-reported — crisis? What are the different housing challenges people are facing across European countries? And what can we do to help make sure everyone has the basics: an affordable, decent roof over their heads? Our pan-European panel, including Yanis Varoufakis, Erik Edman and Julijana Zita, investigate! SUPPORT US Join: https://diem...
2023-03-231h 07
DiEM25E21: When privatisation killsLast week, a devastating train collision in Greece claimed at least 57 lives, the latest stain on the record of the EU's most dangerous rail network. In the Greek parliament, our political party MeRA25 blamed the lack of safety on the privatisation of the country's railways. T he state-owned train operator was sold for a measly 45 million euros to a bankrupt Italian company at the height of Greece's debt crisis, in a sell-off of public assets masterminded by the EU and the country's other creditors. How do the waves of privatisation of public services across Europe...
2023-03-161h 06
DiEM25Erik Edman and Amineh Kakabaveh on Sweden, NATO, Ukraine, Iran and more!In this interview for DiEM TV, DiEM25 Political Director Erik Edman interviews independent Swedish politician and former MP Amineh Kakabaveh. Together they discuss the rise of the far right, the role of the Left in Sweden and beyond, NATO, the ongoing war in Ukraine, the fight for freedom in Iran, and much more. This interview was originally recorded on October 20, 2022. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
2023-03-0218 min
DiEM25E20: A political earthquake?Disaster struck Turkey and Syria this month when a devastating earthquake caused over 48,000 deaths, with the toll still climbing. The Turkish government's emergency response has been heavily criticised, with many arguing that the devastating number of casualties has a lot to do with rampant corruption and authoritarianism of Erdogan's regime – widespread graft in the construction industry leading to unsafe buildings, political appointees with no expertise leading chaotic relief operations, and the gutting of civil society organisations hampering humanitarian efforts in Kurdish areas in particular. With all this happening just months before a crucial presidential election, what's the ou...
2023-02-2258 min
DiEM25Jeremy Corbyn on the war in Ukraine, the need for a new Non-Aligned Movement and much moreIn May 2022, Jeremy Corbyn spoke at MeRA25's Congress in Athens following the presentation of the Athens Declaration: a call for support for victims of war and a new Non-Aligned Movement. In this speech, Corbyn speaks about the war in Ukraine, the need for a new Non-Aligned Movement, socialism and much more. The Athens Declaration We stand with the people of Ukraine, as we stand with every people suffering invasion, displacement and occupation. We demand an immediate ceasefire, the withdrawal of Russian forces and a comprehensive Peace Treaty guaranteed by the European Union, the United States...
2023-02-1740 min
DiEM25E19: Ukraine: Are weapons really the way to peace?The past weeks have seen a shift in Western involvement in the war between Ukraine and Russia. In a dramatic U-turn, Germany, the US, and the UK massively upgraded their military assistance to Ukraine, agreeing to send the country 100 tanks on top of billions in war aid. While Germany's foreign minister admitted for the first time: "We are fighting a war against Russia". Meanwhile, DiEM25's Yanis Varoufakis was in Cuba, where he delivered a speech arguing for a very different approach: that Europe and countries around the world should reject military blocs and massive weapons deployments...
2023-02-091h 11
DiEM25Yanis Varoufakis on why the world needs a new Non-Aligned MovementOn Friday, January 27, 2023, DiEM25 co-founder and MERA25 leader Yanis Varoufakis gave a speech at the Havana Congress on the New International Economic Order, about the need for a new Non-Aligned Movement to "end the legalised robbery of people and Earth fuelling climate catastrophe." The DiEM25 co-founder was in Cuba on an official visit upon an invitation from the Havana government and a key topic of discussion on his trip was the creation of a New Non-Aligned Movement that will aim for a New International Economic Order. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: htt...
2023-02-0234 min
DiEM25E18: The dark side of the EUCorruption. Bags of cash. Links to organised crime. Using intimidation to stop people asking questions. We always knew this EU was authoritarian and crooked. But a series of recent scandals is bringing its dark side into full relief. The Qatar corruption probe is rocking the European Parliament, having already claimed the jobs of several top MEPs. While over in Frankfurt, the European Central Bank is demanding legal fees to intimidate our own organisation, DiEM25. All because we dared to ask for information that should be publicly available. What's going on? How did we get here...
2023-01-181h 02
DiEM25Frontline 05: Disruptive protest — an interview with Miriam Meyer from Last GenerationMiriam Meyer is a German activist with the environmental protest group Letzte Generation (Last Generation). Since joining the group she has, in her own words, been "getting arrested full-time". The reason: blocking busy German highways in an effort to disrupt business-as-usual. In this interview with Mehran Khalili, recorded in June 2022, Miriam explains the tactics and the motivation behind the group's radical actions, and the establishment's response. At a time in history that requires people willing to go to great lengths for their cause, is Last Generation's model of protest the way forward? SUPPORT US...
2023-01-1240 min
DiEM25E17: Xmas special!For this special holiday livestream from DiEM25, we're got something a bit different. Of course, we'll be looking back on the last year of political action against the oligarchy, and ahead to the new one. What did we learn? What were our successes… and failures? But we'll also be sharing some more personal thoughts and takeaways from 2022. And since it's Xmas, for those who join us live, we'll be giving away DiEM25 merchandise too. So make yourself a coffee or something stronger, and join Yanis Varoufakis, Julijana Zita, Erik Edman, and the rest of the crew for on...
2022-12-231h 05
DiEM25Frontline E04: How to build a nationwide rebellion | An interview with Simon Howard of Don't Pay UKDon't Pay is a grassroots direct action campaign to oppose rising energy bills in Britain. As of writing, Don't Pay has signed up over 250,000 people to join a payment strike on December 1, with millions more considering taking part. It's changed the political conversation in the UK around energy costs, resulting in a government reversal on a planned energy price increase. And it has laid the infrastructure for a massive, decentralised movement, with 32,000 volunteer organisers across the country. Not bad for a campaign started on a shoestring by a handful of people just a few months ago! How...
2022-12-1533 minDiEM25E16: What does Elon Musk really want with Twitter?On October 27, Elon Musk took over Twitter in a 44-billion-dollar deal. The world's richest man promised to make the platform's content moderation rules less arbitrary, more transparent, and to make the "digital town square" a haven for free speech. Since then, it's been an eventful few weeks. Half of the company's staff was fired, impersonators took advantage of a new account policy to sow chaos and confusion, prominent accounts were banned and unbanned. And regulators – and even other Big Tech companies like Apple – are threatening to clamp down on Twitter due to concerns about hate speech. So...
2022-12-071h 04
DiEM25Frontline E03: The worker-led fightback against Amazon | An interview with Agnieszka MrózAgnieszka Mróz is a Polish activist and union organiser working at an Amazon warehouse in Poland. Agnieszka Mróz is a worker in an Amazon factory in Poznan, Poland. She's also a union organiser, and a key player in the struggle against the monster corporation for fair wages and better conditions. In this interview with Mehran Khalili, Agnieszka explores the tactics that her union uses to pressure Amazon's management. She talks about the dirty tricks Amazon employs to try to keep the union in check, and how media gets the story wrong. And she explains why th...
2022-11-3043 min
DiEM25E15: This Black Friday, let's Make Amazon Pay – with Yanis Varoufakis, Dusan Pajovic, and moreFor the third consecutive year, a global coalition of trade unions and political organisations, including DiEM25, will stand together against Amazon on Black Friday. This day of action will see strikes and protests take place around the world calling for an end to Amazon's squeeze on workers, communities and the planet. It once seemed like Amazon was simply too big to be fought effectively by workers and the Left. But recent initiatives such as Make Amazon Pay, and this year's successful union drive in the US, have slowly but surely started to make dents in the giant...
2022-11-2353 min
DiEM25E14: Chaos in the UK! with Yanis Varoufakis, Marshajane Thompson, Julia Moore, and moreRishi Sunak has taken over as British PM, the richest-ever person to hold the job. He's already promising austerity for the poorest, with public services like the NHS in danger as never before. Sunak's appointment comes after the disastrous Liz Truss (who was outlasted by a lettuce at 44 days), and the scandal-ridden premiership of Boris Johnson. What can British people – and those around Europe – expect from this latest (unelected) Tory government? And with a Labour Party incapable of representing common people, should progressives be adding to calls for early elections? Our panel includes our own Yani...
2022-11-021h 05
DiEM25E13: Is this EU worth joining, or is there an alternative?The war in Ukraine is bringing to light a key issue for non-EU countries today. Some of those countries, including from ex-Yugoslavia, are at another crossroads. Should they join this EU or choose something else? And if the latter, what other realistic options are there? Moreover, looking at the last rounds of EU enlargement, what have been the results so far and what lessons might they offer for other countries considering joining now? Our panel, including Dusan Pajovic, Maja Pelevic, Ivana Nenadovic, Julijana Zita and MeRA25 leader Yanis Varoufakis, debate. SUPPORT US J...
2022-10-191h 07
DiEM25E12: Italy swings far-right with Meloni — why did this happen, and how do we fight back?Italy went to the polls just over a week ago in an election whose outcome seemed inevitable since Mario Draghi's unelected government collapsed. The result: a massive victory for the far-right, with the Brothers of Italy becoming the largest party in the country and its leader, Giorgia Meloni, becoming prime minister. The Left, meanwhile, had a dismal day after a campaign marked by disunity and an inability to speak to Italians struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. How did Italy get here, what happens now, and how can the Left rebuild itself into a force capable of challenging...
2022-10-051h 01
DiEM25Frontline 02: Death threats, lawfare and resistance: Fighting fracking in the Global South, with Esteban ServatEsteban Servat is an Argentinian scientist and anti-fracking activist with a roller-coaster of a story that every activist should hear. In 2018 in rural Argentina, Esteban went head-to-head with his government and the world's most powerful energy companies. The issue: drilling for oil in the planet's second-largest shale gas basin, and averting environmental catastrophe for the region and the hundreds of thousands of people who live there. With a leaked report, a Facebook page, and a lot of guts, Esteban mobilised tens of thousands of people in the biggest anti-fracking protest yet witnessed. The government tried to prosecute...
2022-09-2853 min
DiEM25E11: Spying on us all — Government and Big Tech want even more surveillance powersLast month, Greece's intelligence service – under control of prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis – got caught tapping the phone of a prominent opposition leader. The scandal, known as the "Greek Watergate", has generated an uproar. And it's led to a wave of calls for Mitsotakis' resignation in Greece, including from our party in the Greek parliament, MeRA25. Meanwhile, the EU has put forward a proposal that would effectively end secure online communications, under the guise of fighting child pornography. Though the cause is noble, their solution would allow Big Tech to monitor everything on your phone. Opponents argue that this...
2022-09-211h 00
DiEM25E10: Europe's electricity market: the scam of the century?Winter Is Coming…and Europe is facing a full-blown energy crisis. Power companies are hiking the price of electricity, making a tough winter even worse. And this time, it's not just the poorest who are affected. The middle class is also feeling the squeeze. How much of this is due to how our politicians have set up Europe's energy market, and how much to corporate greed? What other factors are at play? And how can we get out of this mess? Our panel, including Yanis Varoufakis, Julijana Zita and Erik Edman, investigate. SUPPORT US
2022-09-1457 min
DiEM25E9: Greece and the EU drowned desperate people in the Mediterranean — and lied about itLast Friday, a groundbreaking report exposed the lies of both the EU and the Greek government. It revealed a systematic campaign of violent and illegal expulsions of migrants trying to get to Europe. The perpetrator: the Greek Coast Guard and FRONTEX, the EU border control. The report, from independent research agency Forensic Architecture, shows that since March 2020 the Establishment pushed back 27,464 asylum seekers trying to cross the Mediterranean, leaving them to die in the sea. It documents over 1000 cases of illegal and brutal expulsions, including 26 occasions when authorities threw people directly into the water. Two of these...
2022-07-2255 min
DiEM25E8: The cost of living crisis – what's causing it, how bad will it get, and how do we fix it?Prices are on the rise everywhere you look. Your electricity bill is going up. Food is more expensive. Rents are increasing. And your salary, of course, is not keeping up with it all. Inflation is at a level not seen in decades. But why? Is it the war in Ukraine, the pandemic, or something else? Is it going to get worse? And more importantly, how the hell do we fix this? Our panel, including Yanis Varoufakis, Erik Edman and Julijana Zita, discusses. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/d...
2022-07-081h 14
DiEM25E7: Julian Assange's extradition to the USLast week, our fears came true: the UK decided to extradite Julian Assange to the US. He now faces up to 175 years behind bars in the US – after an unconscionable three years in Belmarsh prison in London. Why? Because he stood up to power, and revealed the American government's crimes. We ask Renata Ávila, one of Julian's lawyers, about his options, and what people can do. And we check in on our Milan event on reclaiming labour rights in Europe. Our panel, including Yanis Varoufakis, Ivana Nenadovic and more, investigate. SUPPORT US Join...
2022-06-2255 min
DiEM25Israel's illegal settlements and occupation of Palestine | interview with Senator Frances Black and Omar ShakirOfficially, the EU opposes annexation and considers illegal settlements in occupied territories an obstacle to international peace and stability. However, as with many other cases, what the EU states is far from its practices. Trade is still allowed between the European Single Market and these settlements, making their existence not only viable but economically profitable for the occupiers. As war is waged in Ukraine, and other tragically less popular conflicts continue to rage in Palestine, Yemen, Mali and across the world, we must take a stand against Europe's legacy of hypocrisy. This is why DiEM25 has joined...
2022-06-1545 min
DiEM25E6: Real allies and rainbow washing: Is Pride month still true to its original goals?Pride month is when corporations take to social media to signal their progressive credentials. But are they genuinely interested in creating diverse, inclusive societies? Or are they marketing a form of rainbow capitalism? And what should we, as radical subversive activists, be doing to advance LGBT+ causes? Our panel, including Yanis Varoufakis, Ivana Nenadovic, Erik Edman and more, investigate. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
2022-06-081h 08
DiEM25E5: Does neutrality mean indifference? Europe's place in a world of escalating tensionsRussia's invasion of Ukraine has set off a new arms race. Countries like Germany are announcing billions of euros in new military spending, and historically neutral nations like Sweden and Finland are now intent on joining NATO. And polls indicate that many of these moves have broad public support. But some believe in a different path for Europe, one that rejects the submission of the continent to both US and Russian interests: neutrality. On May 13, our own Yanis Varoufakis issued the Athens Declaration with Jeremy Corbyn and Ece Temelkuran, calling for such a path. Does...
2022-05-251h 08
DiEM25E4: A manifesto to overthrow Europe's oligarchyMay 9 is Europe Day. But there's little reason to celebrate. War rages on our outskirts, while our governments evade democracy to provide weapons for it. The far-right is making gains. The cost of living is rising. Ecological disaster is around the corner. Our response? To reboot our movement. Our new manifesto, unveiled today, offers a simple but radical message: the EU will only be democratised once its oligarchy is overthrown. Today is a day to remember what Europe isn't. And to remind ourselves of what it could be. Our panel, including Yanis Varoufakis, Julijana Zita a...
2022-05-111h 03
DiEM25Frontline 01: Facing prison for saving refugees | An interview with Miguel Duarte for FrontlineFrontline is a DiEM TV show/podcast about people who confront power, to figure out how they do it. The goal: to leave you with tips, tactics and inspiration for your own activist projects. In this episode, Mehran Khalili speaks to Miguel Duarte, the migrants rights activist who helped save 14,000 people from drowning in the Mediterranean, and faced 20 years in prison for it. The conversation is a great primer on the EU migration crisis, that sadly persists. But it also contains valuable ideas for your own activist work — whether in migrants' rights or other areas....
2022-04-2846 min
DiEM25E3: The Establishment and the far-right: two sides of the same coin?In 2017 Macron won the French presidency, with 64% of the vote against the 34% of far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. The extreme centre celebrated his victory as a turning of the tide against the "populist revolution" that brought about Brexit and Trump. Fast forward to 2022, though, and history is repeating itself. Macron is facing off against Le Pen — but this time, Le Pen actually has a chance of winning. Instead of defeating the far right, Macron's Establishment policies appear to have fed it. What should progressives do now: reluctantly support Macron once again? And what does the ri...
2022-04-211h 05
DiEM25The Case of Julian Assange — Live on the Fly hosted by Randy Credico with Srecko Horvat, Roger Waters, Steve Donziger and Angela RichterRandy Credico hosts Live on the Fly with Srecko Horvat, Steve Donziger, Roger Waters and Angela Richter (DiEM25's Advisory Panel members). In this special episode they discuss Julian Assange's case on the third anniversary of his imprisonment in Britain's Guantanamo: Belmarsh Prison. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
2022-04-1154 min
DiEM25E2: How to (radically) confront the economic collapse — with Yanis Varoufakis and more!The tragic consequences of the war in Ukraine are already being felt by people everywhere. Killed or forced to leave their country, Ukrainians are resisting. Elsewhere, energy prices and the cost of living continue to skyrocket, turning the poor poorer and the rich richer. How can everyday people fight back with radical, subversive action? Our panel, including Yanis Varoufakis, Julijana Zita, Srecko Horvat and more, take on these issues and answer your questions. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
2022-04-061h 03
DiEM25A green future beyond capitalism — with Yanis Varoufakis, Ann Pettifor and Noam Chomsky"There is no alternative", "it's the end of history" in the shadow of the 2008 crash, the environmental crisis and ongoing COVID19 pandemic, never has the hubris of these words been more striking. Nevertheless if we are in fact at the end of an era, what comes next? Join us in uncovering the exciting possibilities that the future can hold with Noam Chomsky, Ann Pettifor and Yanis Varoufakis. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
2022-03-311h 00
DiEM25E1: Ukraine war — propaganda, xenophobia and censorshipPutin's invasion of Ukraine has led to international outcry from governments worldwide. Economic sanctions have been imposed and further measures are being considered. Meanwhile, in the West, a backlash is taking place against Russian culture, and people of Russian origin are facing discrimination. Can this reaction be justified by Putin's criminal invasion? SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
2022-03-231h 04
DiEM25How to end the war in Ukraine: with Yanis Varoufakis, Volodymyr Ishchenko and more!February 24 will be remembered as a dark day for Europe: Russia has attacked Ukraine. The geopolitical games between Putin and NATO have led to war, and Europe's peoples are the great losers, as the EU has, once again, proven itself powerless and irrelevant. Given this situation, what needs to happen for this war to end? And what role should the EU play? SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
2022-03-201h 06
GND Media"The Green New Deal should be about power" GND for Europe with Diem25Climate Breakdown transcends borders. The carbon output of Galicia while have an affect on the environment of Gateshead, Nairobi and Singapore. It's a global crisis that requires a global cooperative solution. Plans to protect the earth must link between the local, national, continental and international.This week we are joined by Pawel Wargan (@pawelwargan) from Diem25 to explore "The Green New Deal for Europe". We discuss why democracy must be at the heart of any plan to save the planet, how the European Union institutions hold back a truly cooperative union and how the E.U can...
2020-07-061h 10
Main chaosmose channelYanis Varoufakis on postcapitalism: Another Now #9 | DiEM25 TVDonate 👉 https://i.diem25.org/donations/to/events
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Tonight, it's just Yanis Varoufakis, talking about post-capitalism, his new book, and answering your burning questions.
The coronavirus crisis is reveali...
2020-06-0900 min
Main chaosmose channelYanis Varoufakis on postcapitalism: Another Now #9 | DiEM25 TVDonate 👉 https://i.diem25.org/donations/to/events
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Tonight, it's just Yanis Varoufakis, talking about post-capitalism, his new book, and answering your burning questions.
The coronavirus crisis is revealing that the powers that be of the European Union have learned nothing from the Eurocrisis.
They are currently betraying the interests of the majority of Europeans in the same way that they have done so in 2010 -- by failing to mobilize existing money and public financial instruments in the interests of the many. With their current decisions, they a...
2020-06-0900 min
Corner SpätiA Green New Drone Program for Europe ft. David & Cearbhall of DiEM25This week we have a somewhat serious episode, we have Cearbhall and David on to talk about the Green New Deal for Europe and DiEM25's upcoming proposal of Technological Sovereignty.Make sure you check out these cool things:Green New Deal for Europe https://www.gndforeurope.com/Technological Sovereignity https://twitter.com/DiEM25Technolo1DiEM25 https://diem25.orgCearbhall on Twitter https://twitter.com/cgm_maguireDavid on Twitter https://twitter.com/SubKidHOW TO REACH US:Corner Späti h...
2019-07-221h 47
Jung & Naiv#411 - DiEM25-Kandidatin Bianca Praetorius (Demokratie in Europa) - Jung & NaivEuropawahl für Desinteressierte
Die Europawahl steht vor der Tür und Bianca Praetorius will ins Brüsseler Parlament: Die 34-Jährige engagiert sich in der ersten linken paneuropäischen Bewegung "Demokratie in Europa - DiEM25" und steht auf Listenplatz 4. Bianca arbeitet im Startup-Bereich und ist "Pitch-Trainerin". Was das bedeutet, erklärt sie im Interview.
Bianca erzählt, wie sie politisiert wurde und warum sie sich nie in anderen Parteien engagiert hat. Sieht sie sich als Marxistin wie Varoufakis? Ist sie Antikapitalistin? Welche Umwege musste sie in ihrem Leben gehen und wohin haben die sie geführt?
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