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19. July 2016

The History and Politics of the IMF with Ernst Wolff

In this video we talk to journalist and author Ernst Wolff. Wolff’s latest book is called “Pillaging the World: The History and Politics of the IMF”, which is also available in German and Arabic. This video series aims to provide context behind the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the role it has played in world affairs since its formation up until the current period.


8. July 2016

Richard Wolff on BREXIT: “Mass of people are beginning to push back at governments, financial elites”

In this video produced by Democracy at Work renowned economist, Richard Wolff, talks about BREXIT and the global socio-economic system.


25. May 2016

Yanis Varoufakis talks about Privatization, Human Rights & Capitalism with acTVism Munich

In this interview with the former finance minister of Greece and founder of DiEM25 (Democracy in Europe Movement 2025), Yanis Varoufakis a host of issues are discussed which include privatization, human rights, media, his experience with the EU and capitalism’s ability to reform.


15. April 2016

WikiLeaks: IMF Anticipates Greek “Disaster”

acTVism Munich has only translated this piece from the WikiLeaks website. For the English article, visit the original source: WikiLeaks



14. March 2016

Noam Chomsky Joins Varoufakis’ Movement DiEM25

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, March 14, 2016– Distinguished American linguist, philosopher and political activist, Noam Chomsky, has officially endorsed DiEM25, the Democracy in Europe Movement launched last month by Greece’s former Finance Minister, Yanis Varoufakis.