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Børge Brende Removed from International Organization Websites
Politicsnrk1mo ago

Børge Brende Removed from International Organization Websites

E24 reports that Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum, has been removed from the websites of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) and the Harvard International Negotiation Program (INP), where he held the title of 'council member'.

World Economic Forum chief resigns over Epstein links weeks after investigation launched
Politicsyle-uutisetdanasvijesti-me+1in-cyprus1mo ago4 sources

World Economic Forum chief resigns over Epstein links weeks after investigation launched

Børge Brende stepped down as president and CEO of the World Economic Forum on Thursday, weeks after the organisation launched an independent investigation into his relationship with late American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister who had led the WEF since 2017, announced his departure in a statement issued by the […]

World Economic Forum CEO Borge  Brende resigns over Epstein revelations
PoliticsfazSCMPtvn24+2aktuality-skluxemburger-wort1mo ago5 sources

World Economic Forum CEO Borge Brende resigns over Epstein revelations

The president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende, said he was stepping down on Thursday, a few weeks after the forum launched an independent investigation into his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende, who became president of the WEF ‌in 2017, announced his decision in a statement following disclosures from the US Justice Department that showed the Norwegian had three business dinners with Epstein and had also communicated with the disgraced financier via emai...

WEF Founder Klaus Schwab Considers Donating Land in Switzerland
Businessnzz1mo ago

WEF Founder Klaus Schwab Considers Donating Land in Switzerland

Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, is considering donating valuable land at the WEF headquarters in Cologny, Geneva, to the public sector to secure Switzerland's position. He is seeking clarification on his rights as a founder from the Swiss foundation supervisory authority.

World Economic Forum Boss Borge Brende Quits As Epstein Fallout Deepens
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

World Economic Forum Boss Borge Brende Quits As Epstein Fallout Deepens

World Economic Forum Boss Borge Brende Quits As Epstein Fallout Deepens The Jeffrey Epstein fallout continues to spread across the corporate and political worlds, with new headlines daily. Bill Gates told foundation staff earlier this week, "I did nothing illicit." Goldman Sachs' top lawyer, Kathy Ruemmler, stepped down last week over her ties, and former Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct related to sending Epstein trade documents. Now, the World Economic Fo...

Talent Demand Reshapes Investment Landscape in Lithuania by 2030
Businessdelfi-lt1mo ago

Talent Demand Reshapes Investment Landscape in Lithuania by 2030

World Economic Forum forecasts indicate that 170 million new jobs will be created globally by 2030, with engineering and technical specializations among the fastest-growing professions. This trend is particularly relevant for Lithuania, as the demand for talent is changing the country's investment landscape.

Epstein: Can a monster be a pop figure?
CultureReutersobservador1mo ago2 sources

Epstein: Can a monster be a pop figure?

The revelations of the dark case unfold like episodes, and the protagonists seem straight out of a series. Can popular culture dictate the view on the scandal — and can crimes shape fiction?

World Economic Forum President Resigns Over Epstein Ties
WorldNYTle-mondeAl Jazeera+12cnbcnostagesschauFrance 24la-repubblicael-mundoThe Independentdanas+4 more1mo ago15 sources

World Economic Forum President Resigns Over Epstein Ties

Borge Brende, the president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, has resigned after his ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein were scrutinized.