How We Got Here

By Yanis Varoufakis, Brian Eno , Laura Pidcock , Erik Edman 

April 16, 2026

Source: DiEM25

What went wrong over the last decade — and what can we learn from it?

In this panel from DiEM25’s Resistance Is Existence event in London, Yanis Varoufakis, Brian Eno, and Laura Pidcock — moderated by Erik Edman — reflect on ten years of political struggle, defeat, and missed opportunities.

From economic crisis and war to the rise of authoritarian politics and the limits of parliamentary power, this conversation explores what went wrong, and what lessons must be carried forward.

Speakers: Yanis Varoufakis Brian Eno Laura Pidcock Moderated by: Erik Edman Event: Resistance Is Existence Hosted by: DiEM25 Location: LondonEmail

Yanis Varoufakis

Yanis Varoufakis born 24 March 1961 is a Greek economist, politician, and co-founder of DiEM25. A former academic, he served as the Greek Minister of Finance from January to July 2015. Since 2019, he is again a Member of Greek Parliament and MeRA25 leader. He is the author of several books including, Another Now (2020). Varoufakis is also a professor of Economics – University of Athens, Honorary Professor of Political Economy – University of Sydney, Honoris Causa Professor of Law, Economics and Finance – University of Torino, and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Political Economy, Kings College, University of London.