| Populist parties are expected to make gains in the EU elections – but can anything unite progressives? Subscribe to our channel here: https://goo.gl/31Q53F Former Greek finance minister and co-founder of the Democracy in Europe movement, Yanis Varoufakis says it’s the ‘Green New Deal’ and climate change. Varoufakis is spearheading a transnational coalition called the European Spring – their central policy is a proposal for a pan-European Green New Deal. But politicians like Marine Le Pen say “You can’t speak about environmentalism if you’re defending an ultra-liberal model” Gabriel Gatehouse met Varoufakis and Le Pen on the campaign trail. Newsnight is the BBC’s flagship news and current affairs TV programme – with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews. Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsnight |
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