Greece's Varoufakis Charged After Admitting Drug Use 36 Years Ago
Is the prosecution justified or is it an underhanded attempt at silencing critics?
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.
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.
