Europese Partij voor Realistische Ongehoorzaamheid

The Greek European Realistic Disobedience Front, known by its Greek acronym ME.R.A.25, is a political party in Greece that was founded by Yanis Varoufakis, the country's former finance minister, in March 2018. The party emerged as a branch of the Democracy…   in Europe Movement 2025 (DiEM25), which is a pan-European political movement aiming to reform the European Union to make it more democratic. ME.R.A.25 positions itself as a left-wing, progressive party that seeks to challenge the traditional political and economic structures within Greece and the EU.<br /><br />The core values of ME.R.A.25 revolve around promoting social justice, transparency in political processes, and the democratization of the European Union. The party advocates for policies that aim to address economic inequality, protect the environment, and ensure that the benefits of economic growth are distributed fairly among all citizens. ME.R.A.25 is critical of austerity measures that have been imposed on Greece and other European countries, arguing that such policies exacerbate social inequality and hinder economic recovery.<br /><br />ME.R.A.25 also emphasizes the importance of transparency in governance, arguing that citizens should have access to information about political decisions and the processes through which they are made. The party believes that a more transparent and participatory form of governance would help restore trust in political institutions and empower citizens to take an active role in shaping their societies.<br /><br />In terms of European politics, ME.R.A.25 seeks to reform the European Union to make it more democratic and accountable to its citizens. The party argues that the current structure of the EU, particularly its economic policies, serves the interests of a few at the expense of the many. ME.R.A.25 envisions a Europe that prioritizes social welfare, environmental sustainability, and economic policies that promote growth and employment rather than austerity.<br /><br />Overall, ME.R.A.25 represents a challenge to the status quo in Greek and European politics, advocating for a more just, transparent, and democratic society. Through its policies and values, the party seeks to address the root causes of economic and social inequality, while promoting a vision of Europe that is united in its diversity and committed to the well-being of all its citizens.Lees verder