Fattigdom

In a chronicle published on January 31, 2026, economist Nicolas Baverez portrays France as Europe's Argentina, undermined by demagoguery that impoverishes the middle class and drives the exodus of talents and capital. Wealth per inhabitant fell to 38,110 euros in 2024, ranking the country 34th worldwide and 7% below the EU average for the third consecutive year.

28. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Flere mennesker enn i tidligere år henvendte seg til Sveriges stadsmisjoner for hjelp under julen 2025 på grunn av økende fattigdom. Organisasjonen rapporterer at over 17 000 barn og 5200 husholdninger mottok støtte, en betydelig økning sammenlignet med 2024. Antallet personer i økonomisk sårbarhet har nesten doblet seg siden 2021, ifølge Statistiska centralbyrån.

Following the eviction of the former B9 institute in Badalona, led by Mayor Xavier García Albiol, over 80 people continue living in tents under the C-31 bridge, exposed to the elements during Christmas. While some have been temporarily relocated by the Generalitat and social entities, uncertainty lingers for most, with family separations and a lack of stable solutions. The affected individuals reject short-term alternatives that fail to address their precarious situation.

18. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

A Nigerian minister has emphasized that efforts to address migration issues fall short if they do not also confront underlying poverty. This statement highlights the interconnected challenges facing the country.

Economic experts at a colloquium in Abuja have urged Nigeria to urgently reform its power sector, strengthen capital markets, and overhaul public institutions to transition from widespread poverty to sustainable prosperity. Professor Uche Nwaleke highlighted low electricity generation and weak market performance as major constraints on growth. Dr Paul Alaje described poverty as a systemic issue rooted in lack of opportunity and weak institutions.

2. november 2025 Rapportert av AI

Nigeria's persistent poverty despite abundant resources stems from weak production capacity, according to an analysis by economist Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka. He argues that overreliance on neoliberal policies has failed to foster inclusive growth, emphasizing the need for industrial strategies. Rural areas bear the brunt, with 72 percent of residents multidimensionally poor.