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Yanis Varoufakis: Is Europe failing?

Dec 2, 2024 - 2 min read

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At the Responsible Leaders Innovation Forum 2024, Yanis Varoufakis delivered a sobering wake-up call on why Europe has "failed spectacularly" to collaborate. According to Varoufakis, the harsh reality is that without true collaboration, Europe is "doomed to stagnate for a century." Watch the full keynote speech.

Keynote speech by Yanis Varoufakis at the Responsible Leaders Innovation Forum 2024

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Yanis Varoufakis

Former Greek Minister of Finance, influential academic, and co-founder of the pan-European movement DiEM25, Yanis Varoufakis has written numerous books on economics and politics and is known for his thought-provoking insights that challenge conventional thinking and inspire new approaches to global challenges. Drawing on his unique blend of academic expertise and political experience, Varoufakis delivered a keynote speech at the BMW Foundation Responsible Leaders Innovation Forum in Berlin on 10 October 2024.

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Responsible Leaders Innovation Forum 2024

At the Responsible Leaders Innovation Forum 2024, we brought together a group of visionary leaders, industry experts, and trailblazing innovators from across sectors and borders.Watch all panels and lively discussions with speakers including: Yanis Varoufakis, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Kirsten Dunlop, Ann Mettler, and Martin Frick.

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