Giannis Varoufakis is a Greek economist and politician, known for his role as the Minister of Finance in Greece during the financial crisis in 2015. He gained international attention for his outspoken views on economic policy and his criticism of austerity measures imposed by the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. Varoufakis is also a professor of economics and has written several books on economic theory and policy. He is a co-founder of the MeRA25 political party, which advocates for progressive economic reforms in Greece and Europe. His work often emphasizes the need for a more equitable economic system.