Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis on Saturday accused the French police of “violent” behaviour following his flight from Athens to Paris.

After landing at Charles de Gaulle airport, a police officer asked to see the Greek parliamentarian’s passport at the exit ramp and it is alleged that he pushed Mr Varoufakis.

Though Mr Varoufakis complied with the passport check, he states he was left little room to pass as the officer blocked much of the available space.

“The moment our elbows touched, he reacted violently,” Mr Varoufakis told the AFP, adding that he had his passport stantched and that he was pushed and told to stand against the wall.

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Two more officers arrived before Mr Varoufakis had his passport returned.

“I am formally requesting a formal apology from the French police,” Mr Varoufakis said, however one of the officers at the scene said he also plans to file a complaint against the leader of the anti-austerity MeRA25 party that won nine seats in the 7 July Greek elections.

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