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News · 21 January 2026

Millionaires and Billionaires Unite: Demand Higher Taxes on Super-Rich

Millionaires and Billionaires Unite: Demand Higher Taxes on Super-Rich

Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires from 24 countries, including figures like Mark Ruffalo and Brian Eno, are urging global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos to increase taxes on the super-rich. They argue that extreme wealth is detrimental, leading to political corruption, social disparities, and environmental crises. This call comes amid scrutiny of wealth tax policies and reports debunking claims of a millionaire exodus due to taxation.

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