European governments struggle to stop rich people from fleeing

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/01/23/european-governments-struggle-to-stop-rich-people-from-fleeing

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OwlPaste@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y

Good, let them go off and influence some other countries. Take their business into public ownership. Simple

ynazuma@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 1y

Socialist policies, at least in Europe, are funded by progressive taxes on the wealthy.

If the richest people in a given country flee, the fall in income tax revenues will directly impact the country’s ability to offer social services.

So, yeah, not good if you cannot retain your top earners