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Greenpeace Activists Stage Protest Inside WEF Congress Center

Two activists unfurled a banner calling for taxing the wealthy to fund a green and equitable future before being removed by security.

  • Two Greenpeace activists entered the highly secured World Economic Forum (WEF) Congress Center in Davos shortly before the opening speech.
  • The activists displayed a yellow banner reading: 'Tax the super-rich, fund a just and green future!' in the foyer near the main hall.
  • The banner, measuring over five meters, was removed by the activists after a few minutes under direction from security personnel.
  • Access to the WEF Congress Center is restricted, requiring security checks and official participant badges for entry.
  • The protest highlighted Greenpeace's call for increased taxation on the wealthy to address climate change and social inequality.
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