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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Star economist: Billionaires in Sweden have unreasonable privileges โ€“ a new tax is needed

Economist Gabriel Zucman argues that Swedish billionaires enjoy unfair tax privileges compared to the upper middle class.

Mar 22 โ€ข 19:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Reports from the USA: Wealth Crime

The article discusses the emergence of an oligarchy in the United States that threatens democracy, as noted by former President Joe Biden, amid increasing inequality and the influence of wealth on politics.

Mar 22 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

โ€œThe billionaires are asked to contribute โ€“ then they threaten to leave Denmarkโ€

Wealthy Danes are considering leaving the country in response to demands for financial contributions, juxtaposed with the struggles of citizens like Pia Jespersen, who has moved to a campsite due to unaffordable living costs.

Mar 22 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Dictators' Luxury Homes Decay on London's Ghost Streets

Luxury homes bought possibly by Iran's spiritual leader through proxies are left to decay on a deserted street in London.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Google co-founder spends 45 million dollars in the fight against California's billionaire tax

Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, has increased his investment to 45 million dollars in an effort to prevent a proposed billionaire tax in California.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

California Billionaires Are Rebellion Against Planned Tax for Billionaires

California billionaires are opposing a proposed tax for the very rich.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The low birth rate in Spain will drive the average inheritance up to 250,000 euros in about 20 years

Spain's declining birth rate is projected to result in an average inheritance of 250,000 euros in two decades, driven by fewer heirs and increasing wealth accumulation.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Social Inequality: Deep and Well Protected

Social inequality in Mexico remains persistent, exacerbated by the government's refusal to implement effective redistributive fiscal policies.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Inequality Decreases, the South Advances. And Families Stock Up on BTPs and Funds

Italian families have significantly increased their financial wealth over the past two decades, coinciding with a reduction in inequalities, particularly in Southern Italy.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
World

A beggar with three luxury cars was arrested in Dubai

In Dubai, a beggar has been arrested despite owning three luxury vehicles, highlighting issues of income inequality and the perceived contradictions in wealth distribution.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

World-renowned economist on wealth tax: Denmark can do it much better

French economist Gabriel Zucman argues for the implementation of a wealth tax in Denmark to address growing economic inequality.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

World-renowned economist: 'One must attack on all fronts. Income and inheritance taxes are not enough'

French economist Gabriel Zucman argues for a wealth tax as a crucial tool to combat rising economic inequality.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

World-renowned economist: "One must attack on all fronts. Income and inheritance tax are not enough"

French economist Gabriel Zucman argues that implementing a wealth tax is crucial to addressing growing economic inequality and ensuring a fairer tax system.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Economist: Food checks for millionaires illustrate why wealth tax is necessary

An economist argues that providing food checks to millionaires demonstrates the necessity of a wealth tax in Denmark.

Mar 16 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

An elite of heirs is consolidating in China

China's rapid economic growth has led to a significant wealth accumulation, but the upcoming intergenerational transfer is poised to exacerbate inequality and privilege.

Mar 15 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The Rich Fuckboy Got Bored. Then He Started a Revolution

A documentary film at CPH:DOX explores the life of an atypical ultra-rich individual and the socioeconomic implications of wealth concentration in America.

Mar 14 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The film provides a poignant insight into deep existential loneliness

The documentary 'All About the Money' explores the extreme wealth disparity in America, focusing on a member of the top 0.01% as showcased at the CPH:DOX film festival.

Mar 14 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Income Inequality in Russia Approaching Record Highs, Research Group Says

A research group has reported that income inequality in Russia is nearing record highs amid various economic challenges.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Capital gains tax discount 'overwhelmingly' benefits investors in Australiaโ€™s richest electorates, analysis shows

New research highlights that the capital gains tax discount in Australia primarily favors wealthy investors in affluent electorates, particularly in Sydney.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Wealthy parents' housing trick is illegal

An illegal practice allows wealthy parents in Denmark to secure homes for their children while transferring significant wealth tax-free, despite being aided by corporate advisors.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

The list of the 10 richest families in the world has been published: who they are and how they made their immense fortunes

Bloomberg has released its annual ranking of the wealthiest family dynasties, highlighting the top 10 richest families whose combined fortune is 2.9 trillion dollars.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The new social agenda of Vorcaro

A millionaire businessman from Sรฃo Paulo, Daniel Vorcaro, sold his mansion on Avenida Paulista to a construction company, demanding a luxury apartment in the new building as part of the deal.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

One particular thing has driven inequality up โ€“ here are the graphs you need to understand

The article discusses the rise of economic inequality in Denmark, particularly in the context of the ongoing election campaign.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

JONATHAN TURLEY: Sanders' wealth tax dangles checks while torching the Constitution

Senator Bernie Sanders is advocating for a 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires to fund direct payments to lower-income households, raising significant constitutional concerns.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

New figures: Nearly 3,000 families can receive both food subsidies and be hit by new wealth tax

Approximately 2,900 wealthy Danish families may simultaneously qualify for food subsidies while facing a new wealth tax introduced by the Social Democrats.

Mar 10 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Tax-exempt 'Educational Fund Gift Trust' Ends at the End of March Amid Child NISA

The tax-exempt 'Educational Fund Gift Trust' will end in March due to upcoming tax reforms, impacting wealth transfer dynamics among families.

Mar 9 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

If the Social Democrats want to fight inequality, they should forget about wealth tax and start with property gains

The Danish Social Democrats' proposal includes a wealth tax for the richest 1% to combat inequality, but suggestions are made to focus instead on addressing property gains.

Mar 9 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Five conclusions about the billionaire boom in the United States

The number of billionaires in the United States has surged, leading to greater economic and political influence concentrated among a select few families.

Mar 6 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The democracy we build without society

In a recent conference, Dan Slater challenged the conventional view that economic development naturally leads to democracy, emphasizing the importance of social distribution of wealth.

Mar 6 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Say nothing now: How are Germany's richest, Martyna Linartas?

Martyna Linartas explores wealth inequality in Germany through her work and interactions with the wealthy elite, highlighting alarming economic statistics.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Workers' Movement Business Council: It makes no sense to compare a Danish wealth tax with Norway's

Experts argue that the comparison between Denmark's wealth tax and Norway's is flawed, emphasizing the unique economic conditions in each country.

Mar 4 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The greater the assets accumulated by the parental generation, the more inequality deepens among the offspring generation at the time of marriage

A study reveals that greater wealth accumulated by parents leads to increased asset inequality among their children, particularly noticeable in youth households post-marriage.

Mar 1 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The Wealth Level in Europe: Which Countries Have the Richest People?

The average and median wealth levels in European countries vary significantly, reflecting deep material inequality across the continent.

Feb 27 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

How Mette Frederiksen's seven-year proposal against inequality has progressed

Mette Frederiksen's campaign against economic inequality unfolds amidst criticism of her previous proposals' implementation.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

After nearly seven years in the Prime Minister's Office: Mette Frederiksen needs to fulfill central parts of her plan against inequality

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is facing criticism for failing to implement key proposals aimed at reducing economic inequality, despite previously pledging to address this issue as she calls for a wealth tax.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Hereโ€™s how Mette Frederiksenโ€™s seven-year-old proposal against inequality has progressed

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has renewed her campaign against economic inequality, revealing that only a minority of the proposals from 2019 have been implemented.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Seven years ago, she also declared war on inequality with 17 concrete proposals: What has actually happened?

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.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Does it fit that a wealth tax will cost the state billions? The graph shows what happened in Norway

The article discusses proposed wealth tax plans in Denmark, drawing parallels with Norway's experience after implementing a similar tax.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Understand the paradox: Wealth tax makes rich men flee โ€“ 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 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Does it fit that a wealth tax would cost the state billions? The graph shows what happened in Norway

The proposal for a wealth tax in Denmark sparks debate about its potential economic impact, drawing comparisons with Norway's experience.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

How much of Europe demands taxation of the rich and large corporations? See what Estonians think

A recent Eurobarometer survey reveals a significant divide in European citizens' expectations regarding the taxation of wealthy individuals and large corporations, highlighting varying levels of support across different countries.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The SVM government is deeply divided: The election campaign begins with an economic battle over the richest

Denmark's SVM government is experiencing internal divisions as the election campaign kicks off amid an economic debate focused on wealth inequality.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The Prime Minister will address the 'completely skewed' wealth distribution โ€“ a new analysis shows what she is talking about

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.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Police action at school in Helsinge concluded

Reactions to the Social Democrats' proposal for a 0.5 percent tax on assets over 25 million kroner vary widely, with business leaders calling it harmful and inequality advocates supporting it.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Police are massively present at school in North Zealand

Reactions to the Social Democrats' proposal for a 0.5% tax on fortunes over 25 million kroner vary widely, highlighting a divide between business leaders and social advocacy groups.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

REP RO KHANNA: We need a new tech social contract to reclaim AI from billionaires

Rep. Ro Khanna advocates for a new tech social contract to combat wealth inequality and ensure democratic control over AI during a speech at Stanford University alongside Bernie Sanders.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Social Democrats' Proposal for a Wealth Tax Causes Division

The Social Democrats' proposed 0.5% wealth tax on fortunes over 25 million kroner has sparked mixed reactions ranging from disapproval to support.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

The Social Democrats are running for election on a wealth tax: Criticism says it is a populist and irresponsible proposal

The Danish Social Democrats, led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, propose a wealth tax targeting the richest citizens to reduce inequality ahead of the upcoming election, facing criticism for being populist.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Mette Frederiksen Calls for Parliamentary Election

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that a parliamentary election will be held on March 24.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

How wealthy parents transfer housing millions to their children

A significant number of young first-time homebuyers in Copenhagen are able to purchase properties with the financial assistance of their wealthy parents, raising questions about the dynamics of wealth transfer in the housing market.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:55 UTC

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