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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has launched her re-election campaign by prioritizing economic inequality, echoing promises made in 2019, while acknowledging that only a minority of previous proposals have been implemented.

A new analysis reveals significant disparities in wealth distribution in Denmark, with the top 1% accumulating a quarter of the nation's total net wealth, prompting the Prime Minister to take action.

A proposal is being discussed to implement a property tax targeting the wealthiest individuals in Denmark.

A proposed reform of Germany's inheritance tax could lead to lower allowances for gifting and inheritance, prompting urgent action for asset distribution.

A leading tax expert warns that increasing housing wealth in Australia may lead to neo-feudal societal structures, where prosperity is increasingly dependent on inherited property.

Guardian Australia readers reflect on the implications and personal experiences surrounding the massive intergenerational wealth transfer anticipated over the next two decades.

The Wall Street Journal has warned that the low effective tax burden on billionaires is no longer just a political issue, but poses broader economic implications for the United States.

Fifteen years after the establishment of Brazil's Pre-Salt Social Fund, its effectiveness in addressing social development and reducing inequalities has been hampered by governance issues.

The article explores Bruno Leipold's insights into Karl Marx's political thought, particularly regarding the relationship between property rights and the distribution of wealth without socializing the means of production.

The article discusses the increasing share of economic fruits in the U.S. going to capital instead of labor, highlighting a structural shift in wealth distribution that has worsened since the pandemic.

Harri Tiido discusses the impact of economic inequality on rights and freedoms, referencing global wealth distribution reports.

A mysterious plaintiff has emerged to challenge Karl Lagerfeld's will, potentially altering the distribution of his wealth seven years after his death.

The strikes in the public sector are revealing the ruthless nature of the upcoming distribution battles as wealth shrinks in Germany.

The article discusses how Jeffrey Epstein's estate, valued at hundreds of millions, faces complexity in distribution due to his criminal background and the circumstances surrounding his death, including a significant bequest to a friend ahead of his suicide.

Days before his death, Jeffrey Epstein signed a document detailing how his wealth should be distributed after his passing, which was later confirmed following his suicide in prison.

The executor, lawyer Jorge S., denied in court that he halted the distribution of the inheritance of Catalan patron Pere Mir, claiming he will return loans he took from Panamanian foundations holding Mir's hidden wealth.

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

Oxfam reports that the wealthiest 1% have depleted their ecological share of CO2 emissions for 2026 in just ten days, highlighting the urgent need for political intervention to address climate injustice.

Sudan's Minister of Information, Khalid Al-Eissa, emphasized the urgent need to establish a state based on equal citizenship, justice, and the rule of law amid ethnic diversity through fair distribution of wealth and power.