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Why (and where) Universal Basic Income is becoming more popular
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Why (and where) Universal Basic Income is becoming more popular

Would a UBI program discourage people from seeking employment? Ian Bremmer discusses popular opinion, both for and against, the allocation of cash to citizens, no strings attached.

Is modern society broken?
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Is modern society broken?

Renowned economist and London School of Economics Director Minouche Shafik tells GZERO World that we've broken the social contract. How do we create a better, more secure future for both younger and older generations?

Coronavirus Politics Daily: Italy closes ports, Spain floats UBI, Libya cases grow
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Coronavirus Politics Daily: Italy closes ports, Spain floats UBI, Libya cases grow

Read our roundup of COVID-19 themes and stories from around the globe.



Italy closes its ports to migrants: After a boat carrying 150 Libyan migrants was intercepted off the Italian coast this week, the Italian government rushed to pass an eleventh-hour law barring migrant ships from docking on its shores during the coronavirus crisis. Italy, the main port of entry for migrants crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa, has seen more COVID-19 deaths than any other country to date. Members of Italy's political right and left – including the country's health minister, who belongs to a leftist party that has long supported migrants' rights – joined forces to support the legislation, on the grounds that Italy can't ensure the safety of migrants during the outbreak.