DiEM25

2024 has been a year of upheaval and awakening, marked by climate disasters, rising inequality, and a geopolitical landscape in turmoil. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to the genocide in Palestine and widespread protests across Europe, it's been a tough year for many. Meanwhile, political paralysis and a sense that decisions about our future are being made behind closed doors have left citizens feeling powerless. In this live conversation, Yanis Varoufakis and Srećko Horvat, together with host Mehran Khalili, will reflect on the defining moments of 2024, and look ahead to 2025. And we'll be asking: How can we build a Europe that works for everyone, not just the powerful few? And how can we ensure that 2025 becomes a turning point for democracy, peace, and justice everywhere?

In 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. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join ​  Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official 

America 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 future—and the prospects for progressive causes worldwide? Join Yanis Varoufakis, Rania Khalek (Lebanese-American writer, political activist and journalist at Breakthrough News) and our host Mehran Khalili for this important discussion on the future of US politics. Tune in live and share your questions! FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS Mehran: https://x.com/mkhalili Yanis: https://x.com/yanisvaroufakis Rania Khalek: https://x.com/RaniaKhalek SUPPORT US  Join: https://diem25.org/join ​    Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official 

EU 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 strides in elections. And many citizens in host countries, feeling neglected by their governments and suffering from stagnant economic conditions, are increasingly hostile to migrants, seeing them as a burden on public resources and a threat to job security. What’s really driving this new clampdown on migration? What does it mean for the future of Europe’s approach to migration and human rights? And in this current political climate, what should our response be? Join Yanis Varoufakis, Miguel Duarte, Amir Kiyaei, Federico Dolce and Marie-Olivia Badarne as discuss Europe's migration policies and what it means for Europe. Tune in live and share your questions! FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS Mehran: https://x.com/mkhalili Yanis: https://x.com/yanisvaroufakis Miguel: https://x.com/MiguelCSDuarte Amir: https://x.com/AmirKiyaei Federico: https://x.com/federico_dolce Marie-Olivia: https://www.instagram.com/mariebadarne  SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join ​  Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official 

As 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 did we get here? What could a wider war mean for the region and beyond? How should we assess activist strategies moving forward? Join Yanis Varoufakis, Wieland Hoban (Jewish Voice for a Just Peace), Lucas Febraro (BDS), activist and academic Nour Hariri, and more as we discuss the conflict, activism, and the path ahead. Tune in live and share your questions! FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS Mehran: https://x.com/mkhalili Yanis: https://x.com/yanisvaroufakis Nour: https://x.com/nooralhariri1 Lucas: https://x.com/lucasfebraro David: https://x.com/davidrkadler Wieland: https://www.instagram.com/wielhoban/ SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join ​  Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official 

In 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 

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? What does it mean for Europe? And how do we push back? Our panel — as well as a few new members of the team — will be weighing in, taking your questions and more. Join us! FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS Mehran: https://x.com/mkhalili Johannes: https://x.com/JohannesFehr Carolina: https://www.fsv.uni-jena.de/30085/rehrmann-carolina Judith: https://x.com/GermanPolyglot Julijana: https://x.com/julijana_zita Nour: https://x.com/nooralhariri1 Karin: http://instagram.com/karin.de.rigo Erik: https://x.com/edmantweet SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join ​  Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official 

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. DiEM25 is running in the European Elections this June, with a very different idea of how EU economic policy should look. In this live discussion, join our own Yanis Varoufakis with our lead candidates and others, to unpack this vital topic…and have your say! SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join ​  Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official 

The 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 and colleagues who attended the Palestine Congress will be dissecting this brazen act of state repression against Palestinian solidarity. What lessons can we draw? How has the reaction been? And what could all this mean for the future of free speech and pro-Palestine activism in Germany, and around the world? SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join ​  Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official 

As 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 ceasefire in Gaza. How successful have these clampdowns been in hindering activism for Palestine? What are the underlying factors propelling the authoritarian stance of German politicians, and how does this relate to the country’s Nazi history? And as we move into the European elections, what might this repression mean for Germany, for other countries in Europe, and for the plight of the Palestinian people? Our panel, including Yanis Varoufakis, and Karin De Rigo and Lucas Febraro from Berlin, investigate. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join ​  Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official