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Varoufakis to Stand Trial After Drug Use Revelations

Published February 25, 2026, 12:10
Varoufakis to Stand Trial After Drug Use Revelations

Yanis Varoufakis, secretary of MeRA25, will stand trial on December 16, 2026, on charges of inciting and advertising drug use. The charges stem from statements he made on Gaia Merkouri's podcast, where he admitted to having used ecstasy and cannabis in the past. Mr. Varoufakis described his experience with ecstasy as "amazing," but noted that he suffered from a severe headache the next day. He also mentioned that he still enjoys cannabis. The announcement of his referral to trial was made by the party itself.