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Varoufakis Reveals Past Drug Use and Desire to See Merkel 'High'

Published January 5, 2026, 10:15
Varoufakis Reveals Past Drug Use and Desire to See Merkel 'High'

Former Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis revealed personal experiences with drugs during a podcast interview. He recounted a single experience with ecstasy in Sydney in 1989, describing 15-16 hours of dancing followed by a week of severe headaches. He expressed a preference for cannabis, finding it more enjoyable. In a lighter tone, Varoufakis stated he would prefer to smoke 'Dutch cigarettes' with Angela Merkel, expressing a desire to see her under the influence. He also commented that his daughter doesn't need his advice on drug use, as she has already experimented. Varoufakis emphasized he doesn't oppose experimentation but is against addiction.