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The 2026 BIEN Congress at Toronto Metropolitan University explores how unconditional basic income can address interconnected global crises known as the polycrisis. The theme emphasizes that these overlapping challenges require holistic solutions rather than isolated fixes. This event will feature presentations on using basic income to tackle issues like AI impacts, climate change, and economic inequality.
Basic Income Earth Network
The 2026 BIEN Congress will convene at Toronto Metropolitan University from August 19 to 22 under the theme of using basic income to address the interconnected polycrisis. The event aims to explore how unconditional cash payments can help solve complex, overlapping global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and technological disruption that cannot be resolved in isolation.
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Germany's Pension Commission recommends abolishing the 33-year contribution requirement for disability pensioners receiving basic state support, allowing them to retain a larger portion of their earned pensions. This proposal aims to rectify a current system that unfairly excludes workers who cannot meet long-service thresholds due to early labor force exit from health reasons. The recommendation remains a policy blueprint with no binding legislation or defined funding mechanisms currently in place.
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