The CEO of the World Economic Forum is stepping down after a review of his Epstein ties

World Economic Forum boss Børge Brende at the 2026 edition of Davos. Lian Yi/Xinhua via Getty Images Børge Brende, the long-serving head of the World Economic Forum, is stepping down. His…

26 Feb, 11:46 — 26 Feb, 12:21

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Why this matters

The World Economic Forum is a highly influential global organization, and its leader's resignation due to ties with a convicted sex offender like Jeffrey Epstein raises significant questions about accountability, vetting processes, and ethical standards at the highest levels of international institutions. This event underscores the ongoing repercussions of Epstein's network.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 5 sources cover this story

News outlets are uniformly reporting that Børge Brende, CEO of the World Economic Forum, is stepping down due to an investigation into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. While the core narrative is consistent, there are minor differences in how outlets describe the nature of the inquiry and specific details about Brende's contact with Epstein.

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Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

Business Insidercenter-leftcenter-leftneutralFocuses on resignation after review of ties.

FTcentercenterneutralDirectly links resignation to Epstein probe.

la-vanguardiacentercenterneutralHighlights specific timeline of contact with Epstein.

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage across outlets is largely factual and consistent, focusing on the resignation and the underlying investigation, indicating a balanced overall lean.

What sources agree on

Børge Brende, the head of the World Economic Forum, is resigning from his position.
His resignation is directly linked to an investigation or review concerning his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
The World Economic Forum had initiated an inquiry into Brende's connections to Epstein.

Where they diverge

The specific nature of the investigation into Brende's Epstein ties

rzeczpospolita

This outlet describes the inquiry as an 'independent investigation'.

dh-les-sports

This outlet refers to the inquiry as an 'internal investigation'.

Business Insider

This outlet uses the broader term 'review' for the inquiry.

This outlet uses the term 'probe' for the inquiry.

Key claims2 agreed · 1 disputed · 1 unverified

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Børge Brende is the President and CEO of the World Economic Forum.

agreed·rzeczpospolitadh-les-sportsla-vanguardiaBusiness InsiderFT

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Børge Brende is stepping down from his position.

agreed·rzeczpospolitadh-les-sports

Coverage gaps

The specific timeline of Børge Brende's contact with Jeffrey Epstein, noting it continued until shortly before Epstein's 2019 arrest.

Reportedla-vanguardia

Missingrzeczpospolitadh-les-sportsBusiness Insider+1

The timing of when the World Economic Forum's investigation began, stating it was 'several weeks after' Brende's relations were reviewed.

Reportedrzeczpospolita

Missingdh-les-sportsla-vanguardiaBusiness Insider+1

Perspective Analysis

Comparing sources…

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

No articles

Dimite el director del Foro de Davos, Borge Brende, por sus vínculos con Epstein

Business Insider

The CEO of the World Economic Forum is stepping down after a review of his Epstein ties

World Economic Forum boss Børge Brende quits over Epstein links

Right-leaning

No articles

Key entities

Børge BrendeCEO of the World Economic Forum World Economic ForumGlobal economic and political forum Jeffrey EpsteinConvicted sex offender

Coverage Timeline

First report: FT · 26 Feb, 11:46|Full coverage: All 5 sources within 35m|Window: 35m

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FT26 Feb, 11:46First to report

World Economic Forum boss Børge Brende quits over Epstein links

Business Insider26 Feb, 11:55

The CEO of the World Economic Forum is stepping down after a review of his Epstein ties

la-vanguardia26 Feb, 12:07

Dimite el director del Foro de Davos, Borge Brende, por sus vínculos con Epstein

dh-les-sports26 Feb, 12:19

Affaire Epstein: le patron du Forum de Davos Børge Brende annonce sa démission

rzeczpospolita26 Feb, 12:21Latest update

Szef WEF odchodzi ze stanowiska. W tle kontakty z Jeffreyem Epsteinem

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rzeczpospolita3h ago

Szef WEF odchodzi ze stanowiska. W tle kontakty z Jeffreyem Epsteinem

Prezes i dyrektor generalny Światowego Forum Ekonomicznego, Børge Brende, poinformował, że ustępuje ze stanowiska – kilka tygodni po tym, jak forum rozpoczęło niezależne dochodzenie dotyczące jego relacji z przestępcą seksualnym Jeffreyem Epsteinem.

By Urszula Lesman

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dh-les-sports3h ago

Affaire Epstein: le patron du Forum de Davos Børge Brende annonce sa démission

Le patron du Forum économique mondial, Børge Brende, a annoncé jeudi sa démission alors qu'il fait l'objet d'une enquête interne sur ses liens avec le criminel sexuel Jeffrey Epstein. ...

By Belga Belga

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la-vanguardia4h ago

Dimite el director del Foro de Davos, Borge Brende, por sus vínculos con Epstein

El político noruego estuvo en contacto con el pederasta hasta poco antes de su detención en el 2019

By Daniel Rodríguez Caruncho

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Business Insider4h ago

The CEO of the World Economic Forum is stepping down after a review of his Epstein ties

World Economic Forum boss Børge Brende at the 2026 edition of Davos. Lian Yi/Xinhua via Getty Images Børge Brende, the long-serving head of the World Economic Forum, is stepping down. His resignation comes after the WEF launched an independent review into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Emails released by the Department of Justice appeared to show Brende had dinner with Epstein three times. The president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, Børge Brende, has announced he will step down in the ...

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FT4h ago

World Economic Forum boss Børge Brende quits over Epstein links

Probe into president’s ties to disgraced financier has disrupted succession planning at forum

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The CEO of the World Economic Forum is stepping down after a review of his Epstein ties

Why this matters

Perspective Analysis

Political spectrum

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims2 agreed · 1 disputed · 1 unverified

Coverage gaps

Perspective Analysis

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

Szef WEF odchodzi ze stanowiska. W tle kontakty z Jeffreyem Epsteinem

Affaire Epstein: le patron du Forum de Davos Børge Brende annonce sa démission

Dimite el director del Foro de Davos, Borge Brende, por sus vínculos con Epstein

The CEO of the World Economic Forum is stepping down after a review of his Epstein ties

World Economic Forum boss Børge Brende quits over Epstein links

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

World Economic Forum boss Børge Brende quits over Epstein links

The CEO of the World Economic Forum is stepping down after a review of his Epstein ties

Dimite el director del Foro de Davos, Borge Brende, por sus vínculos con Epstein

Affaire Epstein: le patron du Forum de Davos Børge Brende annonce sa démission

Szef WEF odchodzi ze stanowiska. W tle kontakty z Jeffreyem Epsteinem

Read at source (5 outlets)

Szef WEF odchodzi ze stanowiska. W tle kontakty z Jeffreyem Epsteinem

Affaire Epstein: le patron du Forum de Davos Børge Brende annonce sa démission

Dimite el director del Foro de Davos, Borge Brende, por sus vínculos con Epstein

The CEO of the World Economic Forum is stepping down after a review of his Epstein ties

World Economic Forum boss Børge Brende quits over Epstein links

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