In one of his most recent public speaking appearances, Mr Tsakalotos addressed a conference of Sinn Féin‘s political delegates in Dublin in March.
Receiving a rousing reception from Gerry Adams, the economist proved he was not immune to rhetorical flourishes of his more flamboyant finance ministry counterpart.
„We are not asking for special treatment, but for equal treatment in a Europe of equals,“ thumped Mr Tsakalotos, in perfectly polished English.
His visit to Dublin was part of Syriza‘s wider policy to court the support of its fellow Leftist governments in Europe‘s southern states.
„Syriza and Sinn Féin as well as Podemos are part of a great realignment in European politics,“ he told republican supporters, describing the Irish as „honourary southerners“ in the fight for a more equitable monetary union.
The polarising Mr Varoufakis‘s resignation is likely to be greeted with delight in Brussels.
However, it is substance, rather than style, that will bridge the chasm that still exists between Greece‘s lenders and its Leftist government.