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France proposes retiree contributions, unpaid work hours to fund social security
French Labor Minister Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet proposed on January 21st that 40% of higher-pensioned retirees contribute to social security, alongside seven unpaid extra work hours annually for all active workers, to raise €2.5 billion - €2.8 billion to fund elderly care.
France proposes retiree contributions, unpaid work hours to fund social security
French Labor Minister Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet proposed on January 21st that 40% of higher-pensioned retirees contribute to social security, alongside seven unpaid extra work hours annually for all active workers, to raise €2.5 billion - €2.8 billion to fund elderly care.
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48% Bias Score
UK Farm Inheritance Tax Faces Backlash Amidst Food Security Concerns
The UK government's new inheritance tax on farms worth over £1 million is facing strong opposition from farmers and major food retailers due to concerns about food security and the tax's potential impact on family farms. The OBR questions the Treasury's revenue projections, while experts suggest the...
UK Farm Inheritance Tax Faces Backlash Amidst Food Security Concerns
The UK government's new inheritance tax on farms worth over £1 million is facing strong opposition from farmers and major food retailers due to concerns about food security and the tax's potential impact on family farms. The OBR questions the Treasury's revenue projections, while experts suggest the...
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60% Bias Score
Historical US Tariffs and Government Revenue: A Chart Reveals Limitations
A historical chart showing US federal government revenue from tariffs reveals that for much of the 19th century, tariffs constituted over half of the government's income. However, this system's limits led to the adoption of income tax as government expanded.
Historical US Tariffs and Government Revenue: A Chart Reveals Limitations
A historical chart showing US federal government revenue from tariffs reveals that for much of the 19th century, tariffs constituted over half of the government's income. However, this system's limits led to the adoption of income tax as government expanded.
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40% Bias Score
Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP
In 2024, the wealth of billionaires globally reached $15 trillion, equivalent to the eurozone's GDP, increasing by $2 trillion—three times faster than the previous year—while global poverty remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting Oxfam to call for wealth taxes and regulatory changes.
Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP
In 2024, the wealth of billionaires globally reached $15 trillion, equivalent to the eurozone's GDP, increasing by $2 trillion—three times faster than the previous year—while global poverty remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting Oxfam to call for wealth taxes and regulatory changes.
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56% Bias Score
Oxfam Report Links Billionaire Wealth to Democratic Erosion
Oxfam's new report reveals the obscene wealth concentration among billionaires, exemplified by Elon Musk's $56 billion bonus, and links this to political attacks on democracy, advocating for higher taxes on large fortunes but facing significant political obstacles.
Oxfam Report Links Billionaire Wealth to Democratic Erosion
Oxfam's new report reveals the obscene wealth concentration among billionaires, exemplified by Elon Musk's $56 billion bonus, and links this to political attacks on democracy, advocating for higher taxes on large fortunes but facing significant political obstacles.
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56% Bias Score
Global Billionaire Wealth Soars as Poverty Stagnates
Oxfam's report, "Takers not Makers," reveals a 2023 surge in billionaire wealth to $15 trillion, three times faster than 2022's growth, while global hunger rises and poverty reduction stagnates; Germany has the world's fourth-largest number of billionaires, with 71% of their wealth from inheritance.
Global Billionaire Wealth Soars as Poverty Stagnates
Oxfam's report, "Takers not Makers," reveals a 2023 surge in billionaire wealth to $15 trillion, three times faster than 2022's growth, while global hunger rises and poverty reduction stagnates; Germany has the world's fourth-largest number of billionaires, with 71% of their wealth from inheritance.
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56% Bias Score
High French Taxes Hamper Economic Growth and Career Advancement
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard promised limited tax increases despite a record-high 45.6% tax revenue in 2023, impacting consumption, savings, and potentially employee career progression.
High French Taxes Hamper Economic Growth and Career Advancement
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard promised limited tax increases despite a record-high 45.6% tax revenue in 2023, impacting consumption, savings, and potentially employee career progression.
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48% Bias Score
Greenpeace Demands Tax on Super-Rich at Davos WEF
Greenpeace activists protested at the WEF in Davos, Switzerland, demanding a global tax on the super-rich to fund a just and green future; a new study suggests this could raise €185 billion annually in Europe alone.
Greenpeace Demands Tax on Super-Rich at Davos WEF
Greenpeace activists protested at the WEF in Davos, Switzerland, demanding a global tax on the super-rich to fund a just and green future; a new study suggests this could raise €185 billion annually in Europe alone.
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56% Bias Score
Extreme Wealth Concentration Amidst Global Poverty: Oxfam Report Highlights Inequality
Oxfam's 2025 report, "Takers Not Makers," reveals that 204 new billionaires were created in 2024, while 2.33 billion people are food insecure, emphasizing the extreme concentration of wealth and highlighting the need for taxing extreme wealth and addressing inherited wealth.
Extreme Wealth Concentration Amidst Global Poverty: Oxfam Report Highlights Inequality
Oxfam's 2025 report, "Takers Not Makers," reveals that 204 new billionaires were created in 2024, while 2.33 billion people are food insecure, emphasizing the extreme concentration of wealth and highlighting the need for taxing extreme wealth and addressing inherited wealth.
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52% Bias Score
France Considers Taxing Wealthy Retirees to Fund Social Security
France's Minister of Labor proposed taxing retirees with pensions exceeding €2000-2500 per month to fund social security, potentially affecting 40% of retirees and generating €500-800 million annually, complementing a potential increase in weekly work hours to address a €2.5 billion funding gap.
France Considers Taxing Wealthy Retirees to Fund Social Security
France's Minister of Labor proposed taxing retirees with pensions exceeding €2000-2500 per month to fund social security, potentially affecting 40% of retirees and generating €500-800 million annually, complementing a potential increase in weekly work hours to address a €2.5 billion funding gap.
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48% Bias Score
Five Trillionaires Predicted by 2034 Amidst Rising Billionaire Wealth and Persistent Poverty
Oxfam predicts five trillionaires will emerge within a decade due to a \$2 trillion rise in billionaire wealth in 2024, contrasting with persistent global poverty and prompting calls for wealth redistribution.
Five Trillionaires Predicted by 2034 Amidst Rising Billionaire Wealth and Persistent Poverty
Oxfam predicts five trillionaires will emerge within a decade due to a \$2 trillion rise in billionaire wealth in 2024, contrasting with persistent global poverty and prompting calls for wealth redistribution.
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56% Bias Score
German Middle Class Bears Disproportionate Tax Burden Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
Germany's middle class pays over 40% of its income in taxes and social security, more than in any other European country, creating an economic disparity that is projected to worsen due to rising healthcare costs. A proposed solution to tax capital gains faces political opposition.
German Middle Class Bears Disproportionate Tax Burden Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
Germany's middle class pays over 40% of its income in taxes and social security, more than in any other European country, creating an economic disparity that is projected to worsen due to rising healthcare costs. A proposed solution to tax capital gains faces political opposition.
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52% Bias Score
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