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As Trump Bashes Spain on Military Spending, German Chancellor Merz Looks On

03. März 2026 um 22:17
Friedrich Merz has called for greater European unity, but he did not publicly object to the president rebuking Spain and Britain during an Oval Office meeting.

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President Trump with Friedrich Merz, the chancellor of Germany, in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Mr. Merz did not object as Mr. Trump rebuked European allies.
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  • Global economy must stop pandering to ‘frivolous desires of ultra-rich’, says UN expert
    Olivier De Schutter says new economic agenda needed to tackle crises of rising inequality and ecological collapseThe global economy must be reordered to ensure it serves ordinary people around the world rather than the “frivolous and destructive demands of the ultra-rich”, according to a leading UN figure.Olivier De Schutter, the UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, says politicians must stop prioritising “socially and ecologically destructive growth” that only increases th
     

Global economy must stop pandering to ‘frivolous desires of ultra-rich’, says UN expert

03. März 2026 um 14:11

Olivier De Schutter says new economic agenda needed to tackle crises of rising inequality and ecological collapse

The global economy must be reordered to ensure it serves ordinary people around the world rather than the “frivolous and destructive demands of the ultra-rich”, according to a leading UN figure.

Olivier De Schutter, the UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, says politicians must stop prioritising “socially and ecologically destructive growth” that only increases the profits – and serves the consumption demands – of the world’s richest individuals and corporations.

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© Photograph: Mohamed Azakir/Reuters

© Photograph: Mohamed Azakir/Reuters

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