31 July 2026

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• ‘Basisinkomen is niets meer dan leuk gespreksonderwerp tijdens zomerborrel’ · Boerderij
  The article argues that the concept of a universal basic income has been reduced to a trivial summer party conversation topic rather than being treated as a serious policy consideration. It suggests that the debate lacks substantive engagement and fails to address practical implementation challenges. Consequently, the discussion remains superficial and disconnected from real-world economic implications. Permalink
• A Living Wage Floor · basicincome.org
  Direct cash pilots have demonstrated that an unconditional living wage floor enables families to work and build futures without financial collapse. To scale this proven concept into widespread policy, the article urges philanthropy to support research and state-level implementation efforts. Permalink
• A Skeptical Guide to UBI · Mises Institute
  The article argues that Universal Basic Income is a flawed policy by highlighting how short-term experimental results are exaggerated due to temporary funding and selective participant criteria. It contends that permanent government implementation would fail because the economic impact of coercive taxation differs significantly from voluntary donations, leading to behaviors like residents fleeing high-tax areas rather than improving long-term welfare. Permalink
• Anthropic CEO Floats Tax on AI firms to Fund Universal Income · Basic Income Earth Network
  Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urges governments to tax AI companies to fund universal basic income as a buffer against widespread job displacement caused by rapid technological advancement. He also recommends retention tax incentives and wage insurance policies to help employers keep workers and compensate those who must take lower-paying jobs. Permalink
• Anthropic CEO Floats Tax on AI firms to Fund Universal Income · basicincome.org
  Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei advocates for taxing AI companies to fund universal basic income as a response to potential widespread job displacement caused by rapid technological advancements. He also proposes retention tax incentives and wage insurance policies to encourage employers to keep workers rather than replace them with automation. These measures aim to cushion the economic disruption and ensure shared prosperity amidst the exponential growth of AI capabilities. Permalink
• DGAP Foreword - Measuring What Matters · DGAP
  The National Security & Resilience Index (NSRI), a joint initiative by PwC and DGAP, introduces a pioneering method to quantify and compare national security and resilience. Its key finding is that military capability, industrial capacity, and societal readiness are so tightly interlinked that failure in one component compromises the others. This new measurement tool aims to help decision-makers optimize resource allocation and improve national performance in a rapidly changing security landscape. Permalink
• EU-burgerinitiatief ingediend voor een onvoorwaardelijk basisinkomen · Vertegenwoordiging van de Europese Commissie in Nederland
  The European Commission has registered a new citizens' initiative calling for the implementation of an unconditional basic income across all EU member states. Organizers argue this is urgently needed to decouple livelihood from work due to job losses caused by artificial intelligence and robotics. If the campaign gathers one million signatures from at least seven countries within a year, the Commission must formally respond to the proposal. Permalink
• Hoe betaal je een riant leven in een wereld zonder werk? · Het Financieele Dagblad
  Lemonade CEO Daniel Schreiber argues that universal basic income is essential to neutralize resistance against AI-driven workforce disruption and address the growing challenge of distributing AI benefits. While critics consider his unemployment predictions and assumptions too extreme, the debate highlights the urgent need for economic models to support people in a potential jobless future. Permalink
• Impeachment Petition Against Defense Minister Ahn Surpasses 100,000 · 조선일보
  The impeachment petition against South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Cheol-soo has surpassed the 100,000 signature threshold. This milestone significantly raises the possibility of an impeachment vote in the National Assembly. The surge in support reflects growing public dissatisfaction with his performance and policies. Permalink
• Insecurity: Ojudu, Farotimi, Onigbinde others seek regional security summit · The Guardian Nigeria News
  Prominent Yoruba leaders under the Omo Oduduwa Collective have called for an emergency regional security summit to address escalating insecurity in South-West Nigeria. They urged governors, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders to adopt a unified response against rising kidnappings and violent attacks that are disrupting livelihoods and eroding public trust. Permalink
• Israeli politicians slam Netanyahu, call US-Iran deal ‘greatest strategic failure’ for Israel · The Express Tribune
  Israeli opposition leaders and some coalition members have condemned the recent US-Iran agreement ending military hostilities as a massive strategic failure for Israel, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of weakening the country while strengthening its enemies. Critics argue that the deal was negotiated over Israel's head and undermines national security by eroding deterrence and restricting Israel's freedom of action in Lebanon. While right-wing officials like Itamar Ben-Gvir declared the state is not bound by the agreement, they simultaneously vowed to continue fighting Hezbollah and maintaining control over occupied territories. Permalink
• Korea's 'Rural Basic Income' Pilot Drives Population Inflow · Seoul Economic Daily
  Korea's rural basic income pilot program has successfully reversed population decline in targeted areas by driving significant residential inflow and increasing local transactions. This policy contributed to a nationwide rise in domestic migration to 481,000 last month, the highest level in five years. Specific counties implementing the monthly payments reported noticeable population growth compared to pre-program levels. Permalink
• New publication: Marc Doussard, Jurgen De Wispelaere and Joe Chrisp, Cash in Hand: Basic income as regional policy · basicincome.org
  The new publication Cash in Hand advocates for basic income as a regional policy tool to revitalize struggling communities through endogenous development. It highlights how municipalities are increasingly experimenting with unconditional cash transfers to maximize the potential of existing residents rather than relying on traditional regeneration schemes. This approach positions local government initiatives as key to solving economic challenges left behind by failed national industrial strategies. Permalink
• Nieuw burgerinitiatief geregistreerd - over universeel basisinkomen · European Citizens' Initiative
  The European Commission registered a new Citizens' Initiative on July 7, 2026, calling for the implementation of an unconditional basic income across all EU member states. Organizers have been granted six months to collect the necessary signatures to support this proposal and urge the Commission to take legal steps toward its realization. Permalink
• Online leerbijeenkomst bestaanszekerheid en gezondheid · Platform31
  Platform31 organizes an online webinar on September 17 to address the connection between livelihood security and health for municipal professionals and policymakers. The session provides practical examples, tools, and eight specific tips for accelerating sustainable energy transition in housing associations through targeted support. This initiative aims to reduce health inequalities by integrating social safety nets with decarbonization efforts. Permalink
• Opinie: Basisinkomen zou een uitkomst zijn voor boeren · Trouw
  The opinion piece argues that implementing a universal basic income could provide essential financial security and stability for farmers facing economic uncertainties. It suggests this policy would help address the structural challenges and pressures currently affecting the agricultural sector in the Netherlands. Permalink
• Quang Ngai: Het bieden van bestaanszekerheid en woningreparaties aan slachtoffers van landmijnen. · Vietnam.vn
  The Vietnamese Association for Mine Action Support provided livelihood assistance and housing repairs to landmine victims in Quang Ngai province as part of a decade-long campaign that has supported thousands of affected families. Over the past ten years, nearly 1.9 billion VND was allocated through 12 support campaigns to help survivors escape poverty by funding livestock purchases and rebuilding homes. This latest round of aid distributed 330 million VND to selected households to improve their economic stability and living conditions. Permalink
• Taiwan’s proposed sovereign wealth fund should give every citizen a share · basicincome.org
  The article argues that Taiwan's proposed sovereign wealth fund must institutionalize public ownership by granting every citizen equal, non-transferable Public Wealth Shares. This structure would ensure equitable distribution of economic gains from national assets like TSMC while protecting long-term capital from short-term consumption or privatization. Permalink
• The Land Dividend: How a Land Value Tax Can Fund a UBI · basicincome.org
  The article argues that current property taxes unfairly penalize development while allowing landowners to pocket unearned windfalls from rising land values without contributing proportionately. It proposes implementing a land value tax to capture this uncreated wealth and use the revenue to fund a Universal Basic Income, thereby compensating citizens for the common good taken for private gain. Permalink
• Van der Burg: nutsvoorzieningen krijgen belangrijke rol bij aanpak bestaanszekerheid Bonaire · bonaire.nu
  Dutch State Secretary Eric van der Burg confirmed that utility costs will play a significant role in new measures to improve livelihood security on Bonaire, acknowledging sharp recent increases in energy bills despite previous government pledges. While specific details remain pending until the Prinsjesday budget presentation, he emphasized that allocated funds from the coalition agreement will target controlling living expenses rather than just providing income support. This comes amid criticism over the discrepancy between earlier promises to lower costs and the reality of rising prices affecting many residents below the poverty line. Permalink
• Werk en bestaanszekerheid voor iedereen · Rijksoverheid.nl
  The Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment aims to ensure fair, healthy, and safe work conditions across the Netherlands and Caribbean Netherlands through its mission of providing employment and income security for all citizens. The ministry focuses on fostering social participation and development by collaborating with partners, enforcing regulations, and serving as a role model employer while maintaining a safety net for those in need. Permalink

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