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– Advertisement – Whilst a wealth tax has been the subject of debate in Austria and many other EU countries for years, in Switzerland it has long been an integral part of the standard tax system. Its origins date back more than 200 years. Today, all cantons levy a wealth tax, and the municipalities are […]

– Advertisement – In Sweden, the left-wing bloc narrowly defeated the right-wing government bloc led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in the parliamentary elections. The Social Democrats, led by Magdalena Andersson, once again emerged as the strongest force—despite one of the worst election results in Swedish history. The nationalist Sweden Democrats were the big losers […]

– Advertisement – Climate action costs money: new heating systems, new electricity grids, new machinery, new production processes. But this does not mean that climate action is bad for the economy – quite the opposite. After all, our current energy system also costs enormous sums of money. Europe imports oil and gas worth billions, businesses […]

– Advertisement – In August 2026, a number of key provisions from the European AI Regulation came into force. Users must now be able to clearly recognise when they are dealing with artificially generated or altered content. The new requirements are initially aimed in particular at providers of AI systems, such as OpenAI, Google and […]

– Advertisement – Many people consider others to be selfish. However, a new international study paints a different picture: worldwide, 69 per cent are willing to give up personal benefits for the common good. Would you be prepared to give up some of your own money to support the fight against climate change? Many people […]

– Advertisement – Chile has the strictest mandatory labelling requirements for unhealthy foods in the world. Advertising aimed at children is also heavily restricted. Following the introduction of these measures, consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks fell significantly and products became healthier. Although obesity remains a major problem, Austria can learn from the Chilean approach. In the […]

– Advertisement – Power cuts, fuel shortages, empty shelves: Cuba is in the midst of a dramatic supply crisis. In this interview, political scientist Bert Hoffmann explains why US policy under Trump is drastically exacerbating the situation, what role the Cuban military is playing, and why the country could face a humanitarian disaster in the […]

– Advertisement – Outwardly, car manufacturers celebrate electric mobility, but behind the scenes, they are fighting to keep the internal combustion engine alive for as long as possible. Together with the oil industry, they are investing millions in lobbying and PR, watering down climate regulations and sowing doubt about electric cars. As a result, aelectric […]

– Advertisement – Wealth taxes do not automatically lead to the super-rich leaving the country. This has now also been demonstrated by a new study from Spain. The study examined how many wealthy individuals relocated their residence following the reintroduction of the Spanish wealth tax. The result: over a six-year period, far fewer people moved […]

– Advertisement – For years, the Amazon rainforest has been being cleared. The concern is that this unique ecosystem could collapse. However, Lula da Silva’s election as president brought hope. He announced that he would put an end to deforestation in the Amazon. And he appears to be keeping his promise. The latest satellite data […]