Euclid Tsakalotos
Greek politician, member of parliament for the Syriza party, and economic advisor to Alexis Tsipiras, argued for the motion.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 10min
Greece’s debt crisis
Euclid Tsakalotos, former finance minister of Greece and economics professor, offers an insider's perspective on the country's 2015 debt crisis. He shares gripping details from a make-or-break 17-hour summit in Brussels, where tensions ran high as Greece faced potential exit from the Eurozone. Tsakalotos recounts how European leaders, including Angela Merkel, reacted under pressure and the dramatic moment when a door was locked to ensure negotiation continuity. His reflections illuminate the dire straits the Greek populace endured during this tumultuous time.
Jul 24, 2022 • 56min
The Sunday Debate: Angela Merkel is Destroying Europe
Mehdi Hassan, Political Director at the Huffington Post UK and author, argues that Angela Merkel's policies are crippling Europe. He faces criticism from Christine Ockrent, a prominent journalist, and Antony Beevor, an award-winning historian, who defend her leadership. Greek politician Euclid Tsakalotos supports Hassan, emphasizing the negative impacts of austerity on Southern Europe. The debate dives into Germany's fiscal control, the ethical implications of Merkel's decisions, and the future of the eurozone amidst ongoing economic challenges.
