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Yannis Varoufakis during an interview with Europe Today.

Video. Choose to federalise or 'we can disband the euro,' Varoufakis says

Updated: 12/02/2026 - 9:20 GMT+1

The former Greek finance minister and economist told Euronews flagship morning show Europe Today that the EU is stuck between federation and disbanding, blaming weak fiscal and investment pillars for Europe’s disintegration.

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