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Greece's Varoufakis Charged After Admitting Drug Use 36 Years Ago

Is the prosecution justified or is it an underhanded attempt at silencing critics?

Published FEB 27

Greece's Varoufakis Charged After Admitting Drug Use 36 Years Ago

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Above: Yanis Varoufakis speaks at the Web Summit Qatar 2026 in Doha on Feb. 2. Image credit: Sam Barnes/Web Summit Qatar/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

In his remarks, Varoufakis said he still finds marijuana use pleasurable — though he said no one gives it to him because of his position. Meanwhile, his comments on ecstasy glorified its effects. This could pose a potential risk to children who listen to these reckless remarks.

Euractiv

Establishment-critical narrative

This is yet another episode demonstrating the fascistic bent of the Greek judiciary that's being unduly influenced by the right-wing. While covering up corruption and the actions of oligarchs, it simply goes after those who refuse to bend the knee.

Mera25 GreekReporter.com