Yanis Varoufakis, Bríd Brennan, Lucille Cornelius: How to Defeat the Far Right in 2025 Part 2
On February 1, 2025, DiEM25 organised a high-profile discussion featuring Jeremy Corbyn, Yanis Varoufakis, TNI's Bríd Brennan and Diem25's Lucille Cornelius, who unpacked global political struggles, with a strong focus on Palestine, Europe’s role in conflicts, and the rise of the far right.
In part II of the discussion, the participants addressed questions on government efficiency, the co-optation of progressive politicians, and the role of narratives in shaping political discourse. Bríd Brennan emphasized the importance of dismantling right-wing narratives and highlighted the need to challenge Europe's self-image as a bastion of peace and democracy, pointing out its historical and ongoing exploitation of the Global South. Yanis Varoufakis critiqued the neoliberal focus on efficiency, arguing that it often leads to corruption and a decline in state capacity, and shared personal experiences illustrating how left-wing politicians can become co-opted by big business interests. Lucille Cornelius called for swift and collective action to reclaim power from elites, drawing parallels to historical movements in South Africa and urging unity across diverse groups to effect change. The discussion also touched on Ireland's resistance to NATO and the broader implications of military alliances for European security.
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