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Yanis Varoufakis on Why the West’s Recognition of Palestine Is a Dangerous Lie

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 6d

"Cease and desist from demanding from the people whom you illegally abducted, your hostages, to sign a denunciation of their just cause: to break your illegal, criminal siege on Gaza under whose cover you are committing genocide." —
@yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social message to the Israeli government

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 8d

The West’s “recognition” of Palestine is a pressure valve — designed to calm outrage, not end genocide.

@yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social explains why recognition without BDS is just PR for apartheid.

Boycott. Divest. Sanction. Anything less is cover for genocide.

Greece is violating International Law to aid and abet Netanyahu - Yanis Varoufakis

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 12d

This is what Palestinians in the West Bank face every day. Held hostage in their own country.

#FreePalestine

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 13d

The Greek government is violating international law to aid and abet the Netanyahu government’s genocidal project.

The Greek government is violating International Law to aid and abet the Netanyahu government’s genocidal project

Yanis Varoufakis: Navigating global crises and the rise of the far right - DiEM25 Communications

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 13d

War. Genocide. The far right on the rise.

In our latest LIVE session, @yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social unpacks the forces driving our world — and our democracies — to the brink.

From Gaza to NATO to Europe’s dark turn, it’s time to resist.

Read and watch:

Our latest livestream with Yanis Varoufakis offered a piercing critique of current geopolitical dynamics and their impact on democratic societies

Spain's boycott threat shows courage: Ban Israel from international sport - DiEM25 Communications

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 14d

Israel continues its genocidal campaign against Palestine, yet still competes in international sports.

Sporting bodies must not be islands, separate from justice and law.

✍️ Sign our petition to suspend Israel from international sports: i.diem25.org/en/petitions/93

Spain - currently no.1 in the FIFA world rankings - could boycott the 2026 World Cup if Israel are allowed to compete

DiEM25 condemns Israeli attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla - DiEM25 Communications

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 14d

We stand firmly with the Global Sumud Flotilla, with the people of Palestine, and with all who refuse to accept genocide in silence.

DiEM25 strongly condemns the attacks carried out last night by Israeli forces on the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters

Gaza, NATO, Europe’s Far Right — Live Q+A with Yanis Varoufakis

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 15d

We're back with our LIVE sessions! Today with @yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social and our host Mehran Khalili.

Send your questions here in the chat!

From the Mediterranean Sea, we ask: What will you do to halt the genocide? - David Adler

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 16d

ALL EYES ON THE FLOTILLA. ALL EYES ON GAZA.

Letter from participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla to the member states of the UN on the occasion of the UN Summit on the Question of Palestine

Letter from the Global Sumud Flotilla to the member states of the UN on the Occasion of the UN Summit on the Question of Palestine

Gaza, NATO, Europe’s Far Right — Live Q+A with Yanis Varoufakis

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 16d

🔴 EXCLUSIVE: LIVE today at 5:30pm CET

@yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social sits down with Mehran Khalili to talk Gaza, NATO vs Russia, and the rise of the far-right in Europe.

What can we do? Bring your questions!

Gaza, NATO, Europe’s Far Right — Live Q+A with Yanis Varoufakis

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 17d

🔴 LIVE tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23 at 5:30pm CET

@yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social talks with Mehran Khalili about Gaza, NATO vs Russia, and the rise of the far-right in Europe.

What can we do? Bring your questions!

Gaza, NATO, Europe’s Far Right — Live Q+A with Yanis Varoufakis

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 19d

🔴 LIVE on Tuesday, September 23 at 6pm CET.

@yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social sits down with Mehran Khalili to talk Gaza, NATO vs Russia, and the rise of the far-right in Europe.

What can we do? Bring your questions!

Solidarity action at Elizabeth Port, New Jersey: Shut it down for Gaza - DiEM25 Communications

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 21d

In the face of genocide, neutrality is not an option.

This is not only one of the most crucial ports for the US economy but also a key site from which US-made weapons are shipped to Israel

DiEM25’s 2025 Coordinating Collective election results - DiEM25 Communications

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 21d

Meet the team that will help build our resistance and fight for a just, peaceful Europe. Onward, to build power and reclaim our future! Including the newly elected @graceblakeley.substack.com, Lucille Cornelius and Danielle Maisano.

Our members across Europe and beyond have made their choice

DiEM25’s 2025 Coordinating Collective election results - DiEM25 Communications

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 21d

Congratulations to our re-elected Coordinating Team members: Erik Edman, Ivana Nenadović & Francesca Martinez, and a big warm welcome to the newly elected @graceblakeley.substack.com, Danielle Maisano & Lucille Cornelius!

Our members across Europe and beyond have made their choice

The German template for silencing dissent - Mehran Khalili

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 22d

We took a close look at Germany’s crackdown on pro-Palestine protest, and what it reveals about Europe’s widening playbook of repression. Read all about it.

A closer look at Germany’s crackdown on pro-Palestine protest, and what it reveals about Europe’s widening playbook of repression

The German Playbook for Silencing Dissent

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 24d

In this video, we take you inside Germany’s growing playbook for silencing dissent: from police brutality on the streets of Berlin to bans, cancellations, and even EU sanctions against activists and journalists.

Watch and share.

Yanis Varoufakis: The Global Flotilla That’s Defying Genocide

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 24d

"While the West arms Israel’s war machine, the Global Sumud Flotilla brings aid to Gaza — confronting Israeli bombs and drones." — @yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social calling on us all to stand with Gaza

Israel’s attack on Qatar: Another reckless act without justification - DiEM25 Communications

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 28d

The European Union’s response to Israel’s strike on Qatar is as telling as the strike itself.

DiEM25 unequivocally condemns the Israeli airstrike against Qatari territory as a reckless and dangerous escalation that undermines all efforts for peace

Drone strike on Gaza Flotilla at Tunisia port: Assault on humanitarian efforts - DiEM25 Communications

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 28d

Genocide enabler → UNGA president. Baerbock is proof: the West rewards war crimes.

Join more than 75,000 people demanding Baerbock's resignation from the UN General Assembly Presidency.

Sign NOW: act.progressive.international/baerbock-res...

#BaerbockResign

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · 29d

“They tried to intimidate us with fire and drones. But our peaceful mission to break the siege on Gaza will not be stopped.”

The Global Sumud Flotilla suffered a drone strike to its flagship vessel while docked at Tunisia’s Sidi Bou Said port

Ten years after the death of Alan Kurdi: We have failed! - Ceren Witkiewicz

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ten years after Alan Kurdi’s death shocked the world, what remains of Europe’s promises of humanity?

In memory of Alan Kurdi, his family and the thousands whose names we do not know, we demand a change

How Backing GENOCIDE Pays Off: Baerbock Lands Top UN Role

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · Sep 8

How can someone support a genocide and still be rewarded with a top UN role? Meet Annalena Baerbock — and the absurd reality of our times.

Sign now to #BlockBaerbock from the UN General Assembly: act.progressive.international/block-baerbo...

All Eyes on Palestine: When art becomes a vehicle of resistance - DiEM25 Communications

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DiEM25 @diem25.bsky.social · Sep 4

This November, Athens becomes the first stop of All Eyes on Palestine — a bold art exhibition of resistance.

20 Palestinian artists transform creativity into defiance, demanding justice and an end to erasure.

Then touring across Europe. Read more below.

An upcoming exhibition amplifies Palestinian voices and turns creativity into an act of defiance