Overview
- The World Economic Forum runs January 19–23 with roughly 3,000 leaders from 130 countries gathered under the theme “The spirit of dialogue.”
- President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a 45‑minute address on January 21 at 14:30 local time, with the World Economic Forum streaming the speech on its official channels.
- An Oxfam Intermón report released to coincide with the meeting says billionaire wealth rose by $2.5 trillion last year, roughly matching the assets held by the world’s poorest half.
- Coverage highlights reported elements of Trump’s agenda, including reviewing trade rules, creating distance from multilateral bodies, threats regarding Greenland, and a proposal for an alternative “Council of Peace.”
- Reporters note limited protest activity reaching Davos, with demonstrations concentrated in Zürich, and describe a nearby evangelical church serving as a base for the U.S. delegation.