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Unconditional Basic Income Europe (UBIE) is an international network of activists and initiatives. We advocate for the implementation of Basic Income in Europe and its recognition as a Universal Human Right. www.ubie.org
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📢 "Can #UBI counter far-right hegemony in #Europe?"
At 14:00 CEST TODAY, we discuss with far-right expert Steven Forti how #BasicIncome could provide an answer to the rising tide of right-wing populism across Europe.
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9/ What are your thoughts on Pope Leo XIV and the path ahead for the Church? Will he embrace Francis’ take on #UBI? Drop your comments below.
8/ We’ll have to watch closely for his first encyclicals and statements. But early signs point to a pope ready to push forward the Church’s mission for economic and social equity.
7/ The symbolism is clear: expect a papacy focused on social justice, solidarity, and a critical eye toward economic systems that perpetuate inequality.
6/ By choosing the name Leo, he’s evoking Leo XIII, the pope behind Rerum Novarum—the foundational Catholic document defending workers’ rights and critiquing the excesses of capitalism.
5/ His last post on X (formerly Twitter) before becoming pope? A repost of an op-ed slamming aggressive immigration policies. A clear sign of his concern for vulnerable groups.
4/ While we don’t yet have direct quotes from Leo XIV on capitalism, his record suggests caution toward unregulated markets and a strong advocacy for workers’ rights and dignity.
3/ His deep ties to Latin America (years of missionary work & leadership in Peru) have shaped his commitment to social justice. He’s lived and worked alongside some of the world’s poorest communities.
2/ Leo XIV is seen as a close ally of Pope Francis, sharing many of his progressive priorities—especially around poverty, inequality, and care for the marginalized.
1/ US-born Robert Prevost has just been elected pope, taking the name Leo XIV. What might this mean for social justice and the Church’s stance on capitalism? Let’s dig in. 🧵 #PopeLeo
Great to see Amnesty International expressing support for universal basic income here. It is absolutely correct to say that fear and insecurity need to be addressed through national policy and that AI will bring chaos without UBI.
Interview with Jürgen Schupp & Miriam Witz: Debunking the Social Hammock Myth: German Basic Income Experiment Shows Remarkable Results. Unconditional Basic Income Europe – Basic Income Visions for Europe www.ubie.org/views
🔬 NEW EVIDENCE: BASIC INCOME WORKS
Results of German pilot released (€1,200/mo for 3yrs):
💼 People kept working
🧠 Mental health improved
💰 37% saved, 7% donated
✨ Greater autonomy
"Effect comparable to therapy" - Researcher
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The discussion we had 5 years ago on how UBI could have influenced the emergence of authoritarian regimes in Hungary and Poland is probably a good starting point: youtu.be/CRKalab0b2U?...
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Unconditional Basic Income Europe Extraordinary General Assembly 2025 10 May, 14:00 CEST, Online
📣 Can #UBI help counter far-right movements in Europe? Join us online on May 10 as Prof. Steven Forti explores this crucial question in his keynote address, followed by an open debate on the future of UBI activism in Europe.
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