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🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Understand the paradox: Wealth tax makes rich men flee – and the state treasury grows

The Danish political debate centers around the potential introduction of a wealth tax, with fears that it might drive wealthy individuals abroad, similar to Norway's experience.

Feb 27 • 16:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Millionaire actor Mark Ruffalo tells New Yorkers to 'tax the rich' while critics demand 'him first'

Mark Ruffalo is advocating for higher taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations in New York, facing criticism as some demand he lead by example.

Feb 25 • 16:15 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Finally fixing capital gains tax is good – but linking it to another tax cut for Australia’s rich is bollocks | Greg Jericho

The article discusses the impending reforms to Australia's capital gains tax (CGT) while critiquing conservative efforts to tether these reforms to tax cuts benefiting the wealthy.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Children's NISA: Former Prime Minister Dismisses Criticism of 'Favoring the Rich' Behind Its Creation

The new Children's NISA program is set to launch in January 2027, aimed at allowing tax-free investments for children aged 0 to 17, despite criticisms regarding its potential to favor the wealthy.

Feb 24 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Gabriel Zucman: "We need to protect democracy from the rise of extreme wealth"

French economist Gabriel Zucman argues for a minimum tax on the ultra-rich to address the growing issue of wealth inequality.

Feb 22 • 04:45 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

California, here are the effects of the tax on the super-rich: "Spielberg escapes to New York"

A controversial tax on ultra-wealthy individuals in California has led to notable figures like Steven Spielberg moving to New York to avoid the financial burden.

Feb 20 • 21:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Why the Democrats hesitate to raise taxes on the rich

The Democratic Party in the U.S. is divided over the proposal to raise taxes on the wealthy, with prominent figures opposing a new 'billionaire tax.'

Feb 20 • 13:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With resistance to his tax on the rich, Mamdani's campaign promises find their limit in New York

New York Mayor Zoharan Mamdani faces pushback on his proposed tax increases for the wealthy amid budgetary constraints.

Feb 18 • 18:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Economist: How the Rich are Taxed and Who Escapes – Myths and Data

The Economist highlights that while the narrative suggests the rich are not taxed, in reality, tax systems in developed economies have become more progressive over the past few decades, effectively reducing post-tax income inequality.

Feb 17 • 11:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The latest from Salis to tax the rich

Ilaria Salis is criticized for her ideologically motivated campaigns, which focus on social media attention rather than substantial political contributions in the EU.

Feb 16 • 14:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Do the Rich Pay Enough Taxes?

The article discusses the necessity of prioritizing collective interest over private benefits in tax contributions from the wealthy in Spain.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Three Australian millionaires say the nation’s super-rich should face higher taxes

Three Australian millionaires advocate for increased taxes on the wealthy, arguing it is necessary to address social inequality and political corruption.

Feb 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The world's rich are migrating rapidly - And Greece is on their radar, where else are they going

Wealthy individuals worldwide are relocating at unprecedented speeds, with Greece being considered as a potential destination.

Feb 11 • 08:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How did the sexual predator Epstein get rich? First a fake diploma and Wall Street frauds, then hundreds of millions in tax breaks

The article explores Jeffrey Epstein's dubious rise to wealth, starting with his fraudulent venture in oil and culminating in significant tax breaks.

Feb 10 • 15:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Hungarian opposition party Tisza wants to introduce euro and tax the rich

The Hungarian opposition party Tisza proposes the introduction of the euro and increased taxes on the wealthy.

Feb 7 • 19:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Wealth Tax Debate: 'There Should Be No Billionaires'

The Left Party advocates for a comprehensive wealth tax aimed at reducing the wealth of the rich, claiming significant state revenue while ignoring potential repercussions.

Feb 6 • 16:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Wealth Tax: Primarily Affected Would Be the Very Rich

The wealth tax is viewed as a controversial topic in politics, seen either as a threat to the economy or a solution to social inequalities and fiscal challenges, yet often lacks factual grounding for a rational debate.

Feb 6 • 14:36 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Bustinduy proposes implementing the Zucman tax on the ultra-rich to fund a universal child benefit

Spanish Minister of Social Rights Pablo Bustinduy has proposed a tax on billionaires, known as the 'Zucman tax,' to generate funds for a universal child benefit aimed at eradicating child poverty.

Feb 6 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The debate | Should a special tax be established for the ultra-rich?

There are growing discussions from France to California about implementing a special tax on the ultra-rich to address economic inequality and create a fairer tax system that supports democracy.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Lump sum is a privilege for the rich. But it is not as costly as Pełczyńska-Nałęcz claims

Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz criticizes lump sum taxation for allowing the wealthy to pay lower taxes, while potentially overestimating the benefits of abolishing this tax form.

Feb 2 • 16:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Lump sum is a privilege for the rich. Pełczyńska-Nałęcz wants its abolition. How much would we gain?

Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz criticizes the lump sum taxation for allowing the wealthy to pay significantly lower taxes, and discusses the potential benefits of abolishing this tax system.

Feb 2 • 16:21 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Reform of Inheritance Tax: Rich People Can Calculate Themselves as Poor

The Federal Constitutional Court is set to rule in 2026 on the constitutionality of the current inheritance tax laws, as concerns arise regarding the exemption needs assessment rule which allows wealthy individuals to appear less wealthy for tax purposes.

Jan 15 • 05:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Not true" that thousands of rich French escape taxes: Amélie de Montchalin contradicts Éric Lombard

Amélie de Montchalin, the current Minister of Public Accounts, disputes former Economy Minister Éric Lombard's claim that thousands of wealthy individuals in France avoid income tax, stating that many of the richest individuals report zero taxable income.

Jan 14 • 18:39 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

SPD wants new inheritance tax: simpler, fairer, later

The Social Democrats aim to impose taxes on the super-rich while providing benefits to nearly everyone else through their new inheritance tax proposal.

Jan 13 • 14:50 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Retreat of the SPD faction: Tax the rich! Right to stay for all who are employed!

The Social Democrats aim to position themselves with leftist themes and emphasize commonalities, despite having minimal overlaps with the Union, as they proceed with their retreat while the CDU cancels theirs due to snowstorms.

Jan 9 • 06:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The rich flee London: 16,000 millionaires move with their fortunes to Dubai or Milan

London's Mayor Sadiq Khan expresses concern over the emigration of wealthy individuals to countries with more favorable tax systems, such as the UAE, US, Italy, Monaco, and Switzerland, criticizing the political treatment of these individuals.

Dec 29 • 10:45 UTC

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