Varoufakis Says There's an EU Crisis, Not a Refugee Crisis

[@polarbearfelly]

Amazed at the comments here. Truly! I wonder who actually watched this video!! Yanis hints at an EU crisis because the EU's current Dublin Agreement policy in place - a nation should process those that are on their land internally (which in turn is why Italy received 600,000 refugees and migrants 3 years ago and had to process them there) - is ludicrous. That's the crisis he's referring to! As for the term 'invading' Europe....come on! When Western powers invade other countries and fuel conflicts, starting a domino effect of conflict in the middle East...perhaps they should take a LOT more responsibility for the lives directly affected by this!!!

[@SI-cd7xs]

yeah problem is most migrants are now not coming from middle east but africa and they only started coming recently when 'open borders' wankers started inviting them, so that doesnt wash.

[@suziegreer7975]

Sorry but I've got a grandchild who would be treated as badly as this if she were a refugee I could cry buckets for these people

[@Youbetternowatchthis]

He is speaking about the basic human rights issues we all seem to have forgotten. I am not proud of my country and neither of the eu. We need a working system that deals with refugees in a humane and efficient way.

[@Cottam89]

Youbetternowatchthis they arent refugees

[@Youbetternowatchthis]

hypokrit07 now it’s about skin color? (This isn’t the US) You are just helping my argument... Or should I speak your language? Brainiac alert..

[@neoellinas]

Varoufakis is a liar and pro-austerity fraud: dialogosmedia.org/?p=5985

[@Emanon...]

@neo11 Have you read any of his books? No? Then please be silent. Have you been in Greece and seen the circumstances that the refugees are living under? No? Then please, again, stfu. Greece should not be ashamed. I have never met a more hospitable people in my life. The EU on the other hand, should feel absolute shame as we have effectively cancelled the human rights of others and are undermining the very foundations of a democratic Europe.

[@Youbetternowatchthis]

The AJ: reading a lot of books is of little use if you don’t really read what is written. I did never say I am from Greece. I am not. Neither did I say Greece is to blame for this crisis.

[@rideforever]

Helping people means every poor person in the world comes to live in my house. And that makes me feel good, because I am an idle rich middle class layabout with no life. Meanwhile in the country of origin there is a brain drain so great that the society collapses. And in this country young people will never ever buy a house. Yes that's love alright.

[@Kai-tr6vd]

I always admire this guy

[@antonioribeiro6827]

The best answer I saw to this situation. Europe is an accomplice to provoke this migration.

[@ninadiamant8937]

He's absolutely right

[@suziegreer7975]

I've been taking all the advice from Julian and others like yourselves I know I'm disabled but I'm totally ashamed that I haven't done anything to help

[@openmind5363]

Tell it like it is yanis.....Greece got a raw deal with the EU

[@dutchymcdutch2553]

Greece lied. They deliberately fudged the numbers. They got exactly what they deserved.

[@openmind5363]

Dutchy McDutch. The banks help them fudge the numbers among other countries to qualify to use the euro and dissolve their currency.

[@barryh13]

Yanis and his ideas will be sidelined as long as he takes this unreasonable approach to migration!

[@openmind5363]

barryh13 migration issue is an economic issue. The immigrants didn't want to leave their homes. They were force to by wars in their countries by outside interest. Interest in the countries resources and/or strategic location.

[@barryh13]

Majority are Economic Migrants! Just look at the breakdown from IOM or Eurostat. When you offer someone €900 / month, plus free housing, plus free education, plus free healthcare (as Austria does) then it is not surprising that this draws people looking for an easier life. The tragedy is that Economic Migrants suck resources away from legitimate refugees.

[@YiannissB.]

"Its much more bloomberg" Ok that was a good one!

[@thomaskirkpatrick1134]

Excellent!

[@akbarallardfreichmann2938]

Exactly former greek finance minister holds no responsible position in the Greek government. So his opinion is as valid as any other civilian.

[@abcac2274]

Yanis is great

[@richardgoode5657]

A direction on the currency with the euro zone to a? A transition of the euro zone to a national currency?

[@Dr.Kananga]

He's talking about migrants as if they were EU citizens with full travelling rights withing Europe. This is what nobody is understanding: there are written rules on travel with their restrictions, and those who are not EU citizens cannot enter Europe without proper document and or status. It's a basic rule all civil countries adapt to filter migration, and to help those who are in danger. Massive migration is a crisis that must be tackler at its roots; relabeling it or ignoring it won't make it go away.

[@LouiseBrooksBob]

The problem is the asylum system itself - in fact it's the whole concept. Isn't that down to the UN rather than the EU?

[@AlexeiRamotar]

Varoufakis hit the nail on the head. It is amazing that Merkel actually got such a good deal considering the array of forces against her and Macron.

[@peterd440]

I admire Yanis Varoufakis on a lot of topics but on this one he is wrong. Most of these migrants are economic migrants from sub-Saharan Africa and it is not the job of Europe to help these people invade our countries. Yes, people in distress on the seas, should be rescued but they must be returned to the point they entered the sea and their boats confiscated or sunk. Anyone who transports illegal migrants into European waters should be fined €100,000 per person transported and receive a lengthy prison sentence. Angela Merkel should be tried for treason.

[@at9048]

Peter D I agree well said....

[@openmind5363]

The wars in northern Africa and Middle East is what cause the migration to Europe. These wars are design to create unstability in Europe and Middle East at all levels of society. Then they can bring in the technocrats to govern the populas without representation.

[@Robin____]

To open mind: One of the most intelligent and acute comments I have read. Thank you!

[@AlbertRossvids]

We're all economic migrants moron. What makes pursuing your financial and material interest wrong?

[@bralis2]

Yanis actually did not address the real issue., he avoids it, he wriggles out of it. He wants the EU to collapse as his books otherwise will be a fudge. How pathetic. These economic migrants should be stopped immediately coming into the Europe ...

[@justaphasebizarre]

Right, according to Varoufakis Europe must accept the whole world! BS! I do agree with him that this deal is not a deal at all!

[@justaphasebizarre]

BS we do not have any responsibility, let their own care for them! And it is also such virtue signalling - we Europeans did not exploit anyone, if the UK, Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal did, WE, as a whole, did not! And stop blaming the whole continent, or even the countries that I have just mentioned, for the failures of the ME and Africa! Don't you think that people of all races are equal or do you think that whites are superior and should take care of the world! Just stop!

[@justaphasebizarre]

I just noticed your nick here - you should be ashamed of belittling what Hitler did by comparing him to Trump! Study the history!

[@MVUK358]

justaphasebizarre Not to mention that it's been over 50 years since Europeans gave up colonies in Africa, all European countries send billions in foreign aid to African countries, yet we still see very little progress, because of the rampant corruption and religious fanaticism in most African & M.E. countries. They have to make progress on their own, we are not their Nanny. The African people have to fight to throw out their corrupt dictators, just like several European countries had to fight against their own dictatorships recently - and they did it! Italians, Spanish, Portuguese and others fought for democracy and brought down Mussolini, Franco and Salazar.. they didn't migrate or expect other countries to take care of them. Africans need to sort out their own mess.

[@precuification]

just check some "free" trade agreements europe has with africa and than you will notice that your stated foreign aid argument is fucking bullshit. Europe and his companies still drain their economies. And this is not changed by the 0,43% foreign aid of the gross national income a year of the EU. It is almost ridiculous to think that would be even near enough to really push the african economies.

[@justaphasebizarre]

"we would be near enough..." This just proves how narcissistic your reasoning is - We/Europe/the West/the white people need to save the world - what BS!!!! We are all equal and everyone should take responsibility. Clearly, Africa and ME has not done that so far - just look at what Norway does with its oil and what Saudi does, what has Zimbabwe done with all the infrastructure inherited, what is South Africa doing? Stop being foolish!

[@daveklebt7732]

what to do with them? give them a sandwich, check medical, and send them back

[@suziegreer7975]

Varoufacous hasn't lied while I have listened to him he doesn't seem the type

[@starcon-ml7ix]

what wrong with the reporter (male) voice???? he got throte cancer??

[@vonroretz3307]

Why did the Roman empire collapse easily in North Africa? - debt vs. Islam. Everyone was in debt, Islam ended it.

[@tupacamaru9627]

Two problems were discussed in Brussels this weekend. The first was the re-thinking if the Dublin accord which Varoufakis explained quite well.The second point" secondary migration" was never explained because the stupid interviewer interrupted him. Secondary migration is such a serious problem for many Europeans that if left unsettled, it may bring down the German government.

[@looperbbn4007]

How are migrants responsible for bad monetary policy ?? escape goating migrants doesn't solve EU problems.

[@akbarallardfreichmann2938]

Proud to be European and a member of the EU.

[@lbuday]

Proud to take wellfare

[@akbarallardfreichmann2938]

Proud to work for the EU and Europa.

[@lbuday]

Akbar, Allard Freichmann nice I like you then. Try not to chop any heads of. And think about it would you still be muslim if your parents werent. You can become an atheist just by sitting alone in a room and thinking about what you have been told and comparing it to what you have seen. Good luck with your life man.

[@akbarallardfreichmann2938]

Maybe you should wave your magic want to determine wether someone is a terrorist or not. And go to the police to share your findings. So the police can arrest those people.

Lovro Buday Shut your hole you fucking degenerate.

[@bolso66]

He's ok

[@VCYT]

This interview was all greek to me.

[@robertbrowne4049]

Sooner EU goes back to being the EEC the better else break it up altogether better still.

It's got nothing to do with you or your kind.

[@Vroombout69]

Saudi, Qatar, UAE, Dubai TAKE YOUR PEOPLE IN, it is the same culture and these are rich countries and closer to the economic migrants ...STOP ALL NGO'S BUYING THE BOATS TOO !!!

[@zazaaziella16]

Leave the EU!!

[@alkiviadesspandagos3450]

Says it like it is...hopefully, he will get the chance to walk the walk

[@rauleyshar3635]

Decommission EU!

[@snoopdoggfanclub]

yikes

[@liasaar2730]

ὑποκριτής www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/15/greek-minister-yanis-varoufakis-i-regret-paris-match-photo-shoot

[@paulipaoli7956]

count dracula

[@aion5837]

Varoufakis describes himself as a Libertarian Marxist. Err, two absolutely opposing ideologies!! As an economist I would ask him how much it is going to COST to bring 200-300 million Africans into Europe and how it will be PAID for? Macron saying that that 'Yes, welfare state will collapse' doesn't seem like much of an argument to me!!! Running around calling people Nazi's when the economy and social structures begin to implode is infantile beyond belief.

[@abdiismail4546]

Aion58 Err no...Libertarianism traditionally meant Anarcho-Communism, until right-wing reactionaries and followers of Ayn Rand hijacked the term. Varoufakis is correct in this case. True libertarianism is the same as Noam Chomsky's Anarcho-Syndicalism.

[@abdiismail4546]

As for the issue of African migrants. Maybe Europeans responsibly for centuries of slavery, colonialism, exploitation, neo-liberal colonialism should have thought of that when they made Africa unliveable for millions.

[@HowardARoark]

Marxism = Globalist Communist Satanist Humanity Enslavement Program. Put your hands up and get shackled.

[@Nuganics]

Abdi you greedy Socialist. You don't care about economic migrants or you would take money out of your own pocket or offer them your couch to live?

[@nataliemiller6448]

Abdi Ismail In the past all cultures have been guilty of slavery. The book White Gold is a good place to start.

[@neuterednations9566]

What a load of rubbish, its a crisis of racial miscegination, FOUNDER OF THE EU - richard coudenhove kalergi, read his manifesto, "practical idealism".

[@solomonking6634]

Both are problems sir check your brain

[@GeorgeK520]

Are you guys so desperate in getting someone live to fill the time? This man's theories were proven downright wrong in practice

[@Maximilian-Robespierre]

Lol. The exact opposite....

[@Johnskarman]

Are you guys kidding me? Listening to Varoufakis? Bloomberg is exposed to taking seriously this clown...

[@chfgbp6098]

He s right of course. But who d listen?

[@VickiNikolaidis]

As usual Varoufakis is wrong. The immigration problem is devastating to countries who already refuse to guarantee a decent employment rate to their own people. On the EU level the immigration problem is caused by not demanding a stop to the wars, but instead some of the member countries are abetting and involved in the wars creating the "immigrants." The EC needs to debate whether or not it is the place of the EU to perpetuate the wars.

[@robertbrowne4049]

There psychological injuries? How do you deprogram someone from Islam?

[@vinm300]

Why not take a haircut ? "The answer is purely political", says Yanis. Obviously it is. Europe isn't bailing out a corrupt, systemically & chronically malfunctioning Greek economy. Why should they work to 67 to bail out Greeks that retire at 45 ?

[@Maximilian-Robespierre]

Greeks retire at 45. haha. So much for propaganda.

[@vinm300]

George, you are quite right it is propaganda. But like all good propaganda it is based on an element of truth. " And some police and military workers have retired as early as age 40 or 45, Tsoukas said. There are also unique benefits for some workers." 'Unique benefits ', that smacks of cronyism and corruption : which is exactly what happened. For instance the Railways were packed with government supporters who had jobs created for them. An economics expert said it would have been cheaper for Greece to abolish the rail network and get taxis for all the travellers.

[@Maximilian-Robespierre]

Police and military used to retire at around the age of 50 from 1950 and on. That is true. And it was sustainable until we joined the Eurozone. I am against retirement of such a young age, but at the same time calling a nation that works more hours than Germans and for much less money, lazy, thats shameless propaganda. It is used as an excuse to tax Germans etc, save bankrupt banks, and blame the Greeks. There was also the propaganda on "how many times did Greece got bankrupt", as if it is a racial thing, and not taking under consideration of the situations that the country go into (eg. wars, forced loans by British that occupied the country, 1930s crisis, etc) It kind of reminds me of something around the 30s. German officials alongside others, spread hatred between EU nations, hatred that was not there, instead of cooperating and finding solutions. Thankfully the majority of German people resisted to that propaganda (I think) and I have the most respect for them. And as far as "saving" they saved Eurozone. And Greece saved Eurozone. We lost around a 3rd of our GDP, something that can only be related to a period of war. Why dont we just work for a better Europe of collaboration, progress AND human rights, instead of wanting others to retire at the age of 70-80 etc. (we retire at 67 btw, and thats ok, but we dont work 8hrs/48p/w be sure about that). We need less hatred and more unity and respect.

[@vinm300]

George, I've given your reply a thumbs up.

[@schopen-hauer]

varoufakis the greek beggar

[@tvgerbil1984]

It is good to have the thoughts from the most successful Greek finance minister and negotiator with the EU.

Send those emigrant to Varoufakis home.

[@Maximilian-Robespierre]

Ι will send the Nazis to your home. Deal?

[@Maximilian-Robespierre]

Take all Nazis to your home and I will take all immigrants. DEAL?

[@Maximilian-Robespierre]

Deal. Take them. I am also against immigration btw. But I am also against war that causes it, and against capitalism that needs immigrants. I am definitely not against human rights though.

[@cyrilmn6282]

charlatan

[@maanze9284]

Why is anyone talking to this guy? It is universally understood that Greece was never in a shape to join the EU. Therefore, anything he has to say on the matter of the EU is of no consequence. Why not have a chat with the president of Congo and ask him why the EU is bad because his nation doesnt meet the criteria for joining. Bloomberg, you are being silly.

[@LeeA431]

Maybe it has to do with the fact that he was opposed to greece joining the thing in the first place.

[@maanze9284]

Meaning he is irrelevant as well as a sore loser. Will we ever hear the end of it.

[@LeeA431]

Come again? He predicted what resulted and now he's suggesting a course of action to improve the situation that is well worth considering. I for my part wish him the best with the DiEM25 movement he helped start. Not like it could get worse than the right wing demagogues who should take a look at the wiki page on race and intelligence before embarassing themselves in public. I rather take a positive vision for an economically functional EU now that we're in there, we have all the money and infrastructure in the world to support dignified wages and income security for all people of the EU, while further supporting development in and outside of the EU with regard to immigration. By the way, feel free to check out Steve Keen's channel on youtube if you feel a little lost on the economic potential of the eurozone or any larger first world country for that matter.

[@maanze9284]

Count the sentences in which he doesnt slander Germany or Merkel. I rather not take suggestions from someone who just cant get over themselves.

[@LeeA431]

As a German, I share a pronounced disappointment with Varoufakis in the CDU/CSU/SPD or at least their leadership. Judging em by their actions, one might as well consider em the party block of rich people and bankers, not functional economics for prosperity for all of germany, let alone the eurozone. Sure there's hope, they just need to drop the neoclassical act on economics and accept that in a currency where all money+debt cancels out to zero, government surplus/balanced budget means a dysfunctional private credit market and lack of demand, means less investment in the economy, less development. The euro was introduced also so germany doesn't have to live with a strong Deutsche Mark, something the people would benefit from, something that'd only hurt the profiteurs. We either go back to a state where germany experiences justified currency fluctuations (and individual states can run deficits to support development) or we federalize the EU to have actual investment spending from that instance to actually support aiming for similar development level of its member states in terms of capital deployment. To this day, not one policy to my knowledge was passed to achieve this in the southern parts of the EU, so of course the continual trade deficit will destroy em for lack of variable exchange rates. Not a good basis for development. Now germany's industry isn't very 4th industrial revolution ready either. So I'd rather take a union that can defy the distrust of international markets and make investments that are so needed both in the south and in the rest of the EU. I'm all for federalizing the EU, to run a federal budget deficit to support the private credit market and for economic development.

to me he is just a joke looking for popularity outside Greece- wasn't he the Minister when Greece was cooking the books, and then resigned. Now he uses phrases that no human can understand just to look smart, in fact having not much to say. He should stay in Greece and take care of his country there

[@gleeart]

he's what's called a 'media tart': it's a lucrative circuit going round lecture halls & TV studios, a blingy version of a second hand car salesman with lots of high heels to oggle thrown in.

[@anonone2175]

Some cultures ARE better than others in terms of freedom, liberty, DEMOCRACY, freedom of speech. Like it or not, if you import an alien culture into the West, cultures that have failed in these areas numerous times, the West will become a third world shithole. Those who can leave, will leave areas, then regions and then nations to escape those alien cultures, cultures with ideas that failed in their own nations and will fail in the West if applied when their numbers reach critical mass in a few decades. You CANNOT HAVE A WELFARE STATE AND OPEN BORDERS. People coming into UK etc from failed states with ideology opposite to the West will bring their failure with them. Areas of the globe heavily consanguinated and areas with measurable low IQ will utterly destroy welfare and pensions in a couple of decades. Those in the UK etc in their early 20s and 30s are paying into a fund for no return as in 25 years it will utterly fail as EURABIA and the Barcelona declaration are realised.