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Villepin Advocates for Wealth Tax to Address French Inequality
Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin proposed a wealth tax on the wealthiest French people to alleviate rising inequality, suggesting adjustments to include growing businesses and avoid unfair taxation.
Villepin Advocates for Wealth Tax to Address French Inequality
Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin proposed a wealth tax on the wealthiest French people to alleviate rising inequality, suggesting adjustments to include growing businesses and avoid unfair taxation.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Lags Behind EU in Real Income Growth and Poverty Reduction
Eurostat's latest report reveals Spain's lagging real income growth (1.6% in 15 years vs. EU's 20%), high income inequality (Gini coefficient above EU average), and alarming child poverty (34%, second highest in EU).
Spain Lags Behind EU in Real Income Growth and Poverty Reduction
Eurostat's latest report reveals Spain's lagging real income growth (1.6% in 15 years vs. EU's 20%), high income inequality (Gini coefficient above EU average), and alarming child poverty (34%, second highest in EU).
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52% Bias Score
Piketty: Climate Transition Requires Wealth Redistribution
Thomas Piketty argues in Le Monde that climate preservation necessitates significant wealth redistribution, advocating for a fairer economic system and increased investment in education and healthcare to achieve both ecological and social goals.
Piketty: Climate Transition Requires Wealth Redistribution
Thomas Piketty argues in Le Monde that climate preservation necessitates significant wealth redistribution, advocating for a fairer economic system and increased investment in education and healthcare to achieve both ecological and social goals.
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44% Bias Score
Indonesia: Violent Protests Erupt After Police Kill Delivery Driver
The death of a delivery driver, Affan Kurniawan, at the hands of Indonesian elite police sparked widespread protests across the country, resulting in at least eight deaths, hundreds of injuries, and over 1240 arrests, with at least 20 people missing, according to KontraS.
Indonesia: Violent Protests Erupt After Police Kill Delivery Driver
The death of a delivery driver, Affan Kurniawan, at the hands of Indonesian elite police sparked widespread protests across the country, resulting in at least eight deaths, hundreds of injuries, and over 1240 arrests, with at least 20 people missing, according to KontraS.
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16% Bias Score
Indonesian President Cancels China Trip Amid Violent Protests
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto canceled his trip to China's Victory Day parade due to escalating violent protests in Indonesia, sparked by parliamentarians awarding themselves a substantial housing allowance amid rising inflation and economic hardship.
Indonesian President Cancels China Trip Amid Violent Protests
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto canceled his trip to China's Victory Day parade due to escalating violent protests in Indonesia, sparked by parliamentarians awarding themselves a substantial housing allowance amid rising inflation and economic hardship.
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32% Bias Score
Forbes 400 Paid Lower Effective Tax Rate Than Other U.S. Taxpayers
A new study reveals that the Forbes 400 paid an average effective tax rate of 24% from 2018-2020, compared to 30% for other U.S. taxpayers, due to lower taxes on capital gains and business income, prompting renewed debate on wealth taxes.
Forbes 400 Paid Lower Effective Tax Rate Than Other U.S. Taxpayers
A new study reveals that the Forbes 400 paid an average effective tax rate of 24% from 2018-2020, compared to 30% for other U.S. taxpayers, due to lower taxes on capital gains and business income, prompting renewed debate on wealth taxes.
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52% Bias Score
Jean Pisani-Ferry Awarded Legion d'Honneur, Reflects on Globalization's Impact
On September 4th, Jean Pisani-Ferry received France's Légion d'Honneur, using the occasion to reflect on the unanticipated negative consequences of globalization, particularly its impact on jobs and regions in advanced countries, referencing a 2013 study highlighting this.
Jean Pisani-Ferry Awarded Legion d'Honneur, Reflects on Globalization's Impact
On September 4th, Jean Pisani-Ferry received France's Légion d'Honneur, using the occasion to reflect on the unanticipated negative consequences of globalization, particularly its impact on jobs and regions in advanced countries, referencing a 2013 study highlighting this.
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36% Bias Score
Labour Urged to Overhaul Economic Approach to Combat Far-Right Populism
Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane warned that Labour's growth plans are failing to support parts of the country where voters feel neglected, urging a radical overhaul to combat rising far-right populism.
Labour Urged to Overhaul Economic Approach to Combat Far-Right Populism
Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane warned that Labour's growth plans are failing to support parts of the country where voters feel neglected, urging a radical overhaul to combat rising far-right populism.
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44% Bias Score
House Youth" in Turkey: A Generation Lost Between Despair and Violence
In Diyarbakır, Turkey, the easy availability of firearms mirrors a deeper societal issue: millions of young adults, aged 18-25, are unemployed and lack prospects, leading to violence and despair.
House Youth" in Turkey: A Generation Lost Between Despair and Violence
In Diyarbakır, Turkey, the easy availability of firearms mirrors a deeper societal issue: millions of young adults, aged 18-25, are unemployed and lack prospects, leading to violence and despair.
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36% Bias Score
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Faces Attempted Dismissal by Trump
President Trump seeks to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing unsubstantiated allegations of mortgage fraud, leading to a legal battle over the independence of the Federal Reserve.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Faces Attempted Dismissal by Trump
President Trump seeks to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing unsubstantiated allegations of mortgage fraud, leading to a legal battle over the independence of the Federal Reserve.
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56% Bias Score
Cost-of-Living Crisis Resurges: 60% of UK Households See Disposable Income Fall
Sixty percent of British households saw disposable income fall in the year to July, with middle-income households experiencing their first yearly drop since September 2023, driven by 3.8% inflation and rising essential costs; lower-income households suffered the most.
Cost-of-Living Crisis Resurges: 60% of UK Households See Disposable Income Fall
Sixty percent of British households saw disposable income fall in the year to July, with middle-income households experiencing their first yearly drop since September 2023, driven by 3.8% inflation and rising essential costs; lower-income households suffered the most.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Dismisses Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Amidst Accusations
Former President Trump dismissed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the first Black woman in that role, on Monday, citing mortgage fraud accusations; Cook's lawyer will sue, challenging the dismissal and potentially impacting her tenure until 2038.
Trump Dismisses Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Amidst Accusations
Former President Trump dismissed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the first Black woman in that role, on Monday, citing mortgage fraud accusations; Cook's lawyer will sue, challenging the dismissal and potentially impacting her tenure until 2038.
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52% Bias Score
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