Yanis Varoufakis on Julian Assange and the battle for press freedom

In this compelling video, Yanis Varoufakis articulates the significance of Julian Assange's possible extradition decision by Britain's High Court on February 20th and 21st. This moment will be a trial for the very soul of Britain's judicial system and its commitment to upholding press freedom and human rights across the globe.
Assange's case is a litmus test for our collective resolve to fight against the shadows cast by governmental misdeeds and the pivotal role of journalism in bringing them to light. Yanis Varoufakis calls upon each of us - citizens, politicians, and organisations alike - to not only voice our support for Assange during these critical days but to continue our vigilance and advocacy regardless of the outcome.
This video is a call to uphold the principles of transparency, justice, and dignity. Let us seize the day and ensure that our actions today write a history that future generations will look back upon with pride. Join DiEM25 in this pivotal fight for the cornerstone of democracy: Julian's freedom and the freedom of the press.
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[@thomasnicodemou5160]

Yiannis Varoufakis doesn’t just gives verbal support to Julian Assange, he supports him constantly and unconditionally

[@malcoma.8840]

We all do. All decent humans support Julian Assange

[@rossanabachiorri833]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@genevieve4418]

Julian Assange was never charged. He should be released immediately and return home to Australia. Free Assange!

[@AB-wl8kr]

Yanis is right. Free Julian Assange!

[@maurafidgeon9147]

Julian has been tortured enough , So much for Democracy and freedom of speach Free julian Assange

[@AlexandruMarcu-zo8tn]

Free Julian Assange!

[@VeraLucia-rx8wh]

Freedom to Julian Assnge

[@simodjordjevic2701]

It is not Julian Assange in the court, it is our freedom and truth in the court, and we let the world's most corrupted people, politicians, and their puppets decide and judge it.. Free people's hero, Julian Assange.. ❤

[@user-tc4sw7wy7s]

Free Julian Assange. He is a real hero!

[@hussienjammal2254]

Well done Sir for your backing of Julian Assange and freedom

[@JoseHernandez-ee6wq]

If Julian Assange is extradicted no one is safe. Think about it!

[@codylarkhart261]

That is the message, Like Braveheart-It did not have it's effect on the people. Julian Assange is Standing on the right side of history.

[@theotherandrew5540]

No one is safe! 50 years ago on the hay days of left wing student protest, my professor warned us that if any of us got too close the real power, we would just disappear.

[@ringostar4904]

So true, Well said. We have to unite and stand as one against this corrupt system.

[@nefelipapadi9608]

@@theotherandrew5540 your Professor knew.....

[@gerardodoherty9178]

Not sure there's any "if" about it.

[@stevenbrown2401]

Free Assange he is a Aussie hero

[@raymanmufasa]

Free Julian Assange and Free the Freedom of Speech and Truth!

[@shawnasmith5332]

JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME ...PROTECT FREE SPEECH.

[@nedzadbadnjevic6885]

Only fake news speeks the true 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ganpignanus]

its a duty

[@sybillefeierabend5277]

Thank you very much! - FREE JULIAN ASSANGE - NOW!!!!

[@aichael326]

Our freedom depends on what is going on with Julia Assange. Today it's him, tomorrow it's all of us. Free Assange ✊✊✊

[@Ganpignanus]

you said it before i could.

[@ykm257]

Exactly. Same with Palestine. Today it's them. Tomorrow it's us.

[@irvos6003]

it doesn't, you lost it long time ago.

[@andykyriakides2144]

Sadly that tomorrow is today , the here and now .

[@rimacalid6557]

It depends on what the media says about Gaza and whether we can criticize the genocide by izraeL or not!

[@carinarilk89]

❤THANKS for support Julian Assange, he is a HERO.

[@4570george]

Until Julian is free we are not free! From Australia: Free Julian Assange!

[@carolcarson2159]

It’s disgusting what has happened to him. Free him.

[@nadjatfergusson3375]

Julian Assange ‘s freedom is our freedom ! Free, free Julian Assange!🕊️

[@AM-uw7bs]

Free Julian Assange.

[@silvikourdian2121]

Liberate Julian Assange 💜

[@jelenakatic1778]

Freedom for Assange!

[@jurgenrohrbach4499]

You´re absolutely right Mr. Varoufakis👍

[@guidobrunner4819]

I am with Julian so help the ALMIGHTY ❤ to his FREEDOM

[@rachelkingsley668]

Praying for Julian’s release. Praying for justice. Praying for the truth to come out.

[@afshinlouie4144]

It is a disgrace that they have kept him so far 😞 Free Julian Assange!

[@musikschulelee5472]

Disgrace and crime

[@zovalentine7305]

Journalism is not a crime ✊

[@szghasem]

It is a chance for us all to flip the finger to those who are using Julian to deter the rest from daring to speak out.

[@ringostar4904]

Well said, they are using him as warning to others who would dare to speak the Truth. We have to unite as one and fight this horrendous system.

[@sarahdean6441]

Prayers for Julian, freedom 🙏🏻.

[@danremenyi1179]

It is quite remarkable how Assange has been treated. It makes no rational sense. But then we do not live in a rational world.

[@shawnasmith5332]

FREE PRESS = FREE PEOPLE FREE ASSANGE

[@jeanneelliott7243]

Free Assange!

[@daviddogan7383]

Proud of you brother ( from Turkiye live in Florida) Biggest fan here. Ugly world full of democracy lies. Thank you.

[@aijamaaretmartelli4635]

Justice and Freedom for Assange 🙏 Love ❤ Light from Italy

[@TyphoonS.S.]

#FREE #ASSANGE

[@ranjitkundu7919]

Legal agents of criminals in govt or court

[@grahamkerr2803]

Thanks for the Truth Yanis❤.

[@xabierfachal5326]

Libertad para Julian Assange! Carpe diem! Nosotros los españoles sabemos de primera tinta la importancia de unos medios decomunicación independientes y comprometidos con la democracia. Desde las protestas pacíficas del 15-M del 2011, quedó patente la falta de medios plurales y libres que sirvan de contrapeso al poder y velen por la democracia! Julian Assange merece el agradecimiento y apoyo de toda la ciudadanía!

[@julietaaboka3285]

Free Julian Assange now! Thank you, Yanis Varoufakis, for defending truth and justice!

[@zovalentine7305]

Freedom of speech and press now ✊

[@istanbulBC]

Free Julian Assange, now!

[@zovalentine7305]

Julian Stella Gabriel Max ❤✊❤✊❤✊❤✊❤✊ Reunite this family now ❗

[@TyphoonS.S.]

#Free #Assange

[@KatrinRuth]

May he be Free.

[@user-dd9re5wm6y]

Assange; a "truth teller who has committed no crime but revealed government crimes and lies on a vast scale" John Pilger

[@bonniegould3319]

Thank you 🙏🏾 ❤

[@martintimlin1827]

I wish I had confidence in Britain's legal power. 😢

[@zovalentine7305]

Yanis Varoufakis ✊

[@Teresa66584]

Quànta injústicia!😢

[@Theodisc]

Just as *we* are responsible for the *unacceptable* genocide being wreaked onto the Palestinian folk by *us, we* are responsible for where Julian is at right now. *WE* need to stand up and take responsibility, and state "no longer in our names". 🧿

[@johnwright9372]

What has Assange to do with Israel and the Palestinians?

[@Theodisc]

@@johnwright9372 Good point. What I'm saying is that we need to take responsibility for these injustices that are happening in the world. This is where they are connected.

[@myrtillesm3532]

We are all human beings on this small planet we ought to act as such. Solidarity in humanity for all

[@QUEENESTHER41441]

Thank-you Yanis🌹 As a Citizen of The World Who Stands for TRUTH I Stand beside Mr. Julian Assange and each and every Citizen of All Walks of Life Who Stands for FREEDOM. 🌹💙💜💎

[@seanlander9321]

Britain, America and Sweden have a grubby record against an Australian who sought to bring justice for others.

[@hilaryporter7841]

I'm not proud of my country's government, I would like to say I'm proud of it's judiciary; today and tomorrow might answer that. Torture of a person who stood up for values of democracy is not a good look for a country, if they still want to call us a democracy.

[@marlbankian]

Excellent commentary

[@aaaatttt101]

No way will he not be extradited. Especially after the way his human rights have been abused

[@user-fy5cz9ou9n]

Very wise man

[@hakkah8564]

Free❤Assange❤

[@shawnasmith5332]

THANK YOU , Yanis

[@basiapawlicka1836]

A kingdom founded on injustice never lasts. Seneca

[@hakkah8564]

❤Yanis Varoufakis❤

[@montopeloto]

If the English court decides in favor of Julian Assange it would be best for the world image of the British. But I wouldn't bet much on Uncle Sam's pet.

[@patrickkihn]

Extradition would be the death of justice and journalism alike. Free Julian Assange.

[@moniershebeika3610]

Free Assange... free speech...!

[@Enetrebrab]

Brilliant!

[@user-zn3gj9bi1k]

Bless you Yiannis

[@PEPG2024]

Censorship has only got worse, and everyone in power is patting themselves on the back. I don't think he stands a chance. It will give the wrong message to everyone they are trying to silence, journalist or not 😢

[@s.parrow5772]

This ist a case of "the people" versus the establishment, who is stronger? Julian Assange is the proof where our society stands

[@michaelmieding929]

Yanis is a star!!!!

[@williamlim5508]

Free Assange ! ! !

[@user-tb6zo9mb9d]

Julian Assange is Britain's Navalny !!!!!

[@johnkruk6929]

I’m with you Janis Varoufakis shame on you do gooders stand up & speak up for the freedom of Mr Julian Assange !

[@zantecarroll4448]

thank you Diem25 and Yanis, Julian as a human being and as a symbol of true freedom, not the leprositic facsimile of freedom that loses pieces of itself every morning that the governments and media sell us for breakfast or comes as a prize in our cheerios box... no! actual freedom! the fresh wind blowing on the surface of the sea as the sun rises filling our hearts with the humility of the love of life, pure joy, the knowledge we are sovereign under God/Nature only, real freedom , that one! Remember freedom ? Dearest Julian please dear God/Nature may he feel the fresh wind of the sea on his face and then so may the rest of us.❤

[@katakalyptica]

Free Assange

[@s.fischer4562]

So it is!!!🙏 Justice for Julian now!🔥

[@zouinaandrea8168]

FreeAssange ❤

[@andersonfred1021]

Free ASSANGE ‼️

[@TyphoonS.S.]

True words

[@esadsalkic8605]

I agree with you 100%❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@charleskesner1302]

Hear! Hear!

[@Tijnforever]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Komiserhans]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@openureyes]

Absolutely

[@enawilson3210]

After whst has happened to Navalny we better be prepared for the same to happen to julen Assange ❤

[@thomaswaite5576]

And the see UK has the temerity to look down their nose at the Russians

[@jordisalvadobuque1803]

FREE ASSANGE NOW 🌐🐱💭💭💭

[@user-qs2qs2jj1i]

What are we going to do if they say no to him? There's a tipping point we're coming to. A despair. An historic cross party campaign from the Australian government is calling for Julian to be allowed to come home. This cannot be business as usual. The time to demonstrate decency is now. How do we voice our dissent if this opportunity is overlooked?

[@firstcomment749]

Well said, thank u!

[@user-ie1mg3or1l]

Thank you Mr Varoufakis.

[@luisfilipe316]

Obrigado YANNIS a verdade nos fará livres... Um mundo melhor e mais justo para todos é possível...Liberdade imediata para JULIEN ASSENGE e para PABLO GONZALEZ. 🇵🇹🇵🇸✌✌

[@alanchriston6806]

Free Asange 😊🏴‍☠️

[@krejados1]

According to Ray McGovern, frequent guest on dialogue works channel, Murca has already issued a secret ind-ict-ment of the journalist in question, all the way back in 2012.

[@hugo9618]

Assange will be extradicted. US does what US wants.

[@carlywright5127]

So can AUSTRALASIA. SO ANGRY ABOUT WHAT HAS BEEN PUT UPON THIS MAN AND OTHERS.

[@ringo4419]

Let Assange go home

[@laurafalciani6353]

Farse after farse! British courts subserviant to military industrial complex. What is awaiting us is so depressing.

[@nickvinehill7491]

Why has the late imprisoned Russian alleged ‘freedom fighter’ Alexei Novolny received so much affection in the UK media, but by comparison the plight of imprisoned ‘truth exposer’ Julian Assange here in the UK been virtually ignored?

[@codylarkhart261]

Julian is still alive. If he dies what follows only history will appoint it but Alexei does deserve his flowers as he was in the same fight Julian is too against corrupt establishments. I do Agree with you that Julian Assange and his unjustified persecution is being swept under the rug by Western media on purpose which further exposes the hypocrisy of their narrative and also shows that these outlets are nothing more then weaponized tools for those who control them to smear and spread their perceived talking points much of the time. Independent Journalists are the last stand for humanity to voice our ideas and expose those working to oppress and suppress Humanity.

[@janineperissinotto7553]

Save him save him they want him dead as soon as possible

[@frigaramaria9098]

Honte à cette Europe

[@DM_Laf]

You are my president Yanis!

[@ClaraMele-kr4ke]

Yanis Varoufakis For Presidente❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️The Best . FREE JULIAN ASSANGE PREMIO NOBEL PER LA PACE ☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️

[@katarinakrajna4911]

❤️👍👏