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WEF's founder files complaint against whistleblowers - FT

World Economic Forum (WEF) founder Klaus Schwab has filed a criminal complaint against the whistleblowers who had anonymously alleged misconduct by him, the Financial Times reported today, citing an interview with Schwab.

Business • 29 May

ECB's Lagarde 'determined' to complete her term

Christine Lagarde is determined to complete her eight-year term as president of the European Central Bank, the ECB said today after the Financial Times reported that she held talks about leaving early to lead the World Economic Forum.

Business • 28 May

The WEF has launched a probe into allegations made against its founder Klaus Schwab, who resigned this week

WEF confirms probe into claims against founder Schwab

The World Economic Forum confirmed today that it has launched an investigation into allegations made against its founder Klaus Schwab that reportedly prompted his resignation this week.

Business • 23 Apr

"As I enter my 88th year, I have decided to step down from the position of Chair and as a member of the Board of Trustees, with immediate effect," Klaus Schwab said

Davos gathering founder Klaus Schwab resigns as WEF chair

Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, whose annual gathering of business and political leaders in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos became a symbol of globalisation, has resigned as chair of its trustees.

Business • 22 Apr

The World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos starts this week under the theme 'Collaboration for the Intelligent Age'

Economic grievances fuel support for hostile actions

Economic fears have escalated into grievances among 60% of people, with many believing hostile actions such as violence can be necessary to bring about change, according to a global poll by communications firm Edelman.

Business • 20 Jan

Donald Trump's inauguration is coinciding with the start of the 55th annual meeting of political and business leaders in the Swiss resort of Davos

Trump to join Davos meeting digitally, organisers say

Donald Trump will attend next week's World Economic Forum meeting in Davos digitally, its organisers said today, as world leaders wait to hear more about the incoming US President's policies and his pledge toend the war in Ukraine.

Business • 14 Jan

The World Economic Forum gets under way from 20-24 January (file image)

Era of increased cooperation 'definitely ended' - WEF CEO

The head of the World Economic Forum (WEF) has said the era of increased post-Cold War cooperation between countries on a range of global challenges has "definitely ended", ahead of the annual gathering in Davos.

World • 07 Jan

World leaders and business executives left the freezing temperatures of Davos on Friday after a week of talks and meetings

What we learned from the WEF in 2024

World leaders and business executives left the freezing temperatures of the Swiss mountain resort of Davos on Friday after a week of high-stakes meetings about key world issues.

Business • 22 Jan 24

Saudi Arabia is set to host a special World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in April

Saudi Arabia to host World Economic Forum meeting

Saudi Arabia will host a special World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in April, economy minister Faisal Alibrahim said, as it aims to boost the global profile of the kingdom and its capital Riyadh.

Business • 19 Jan 24

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Serbian President Aleksander Vucic, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in Davos

Taoiseach meets big tech at Davos

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos where he will meet political leaders and the chief executives of US multinationals.

World • 19 Jan 23

The World Economic Forum is being held in Davos this week

Convert offices to homes to curb housing crisis - Davos

Empty offices globally should be converted to apartments to address a growing housing crisis in many countries, property executives told the World Economic Forum in Davos today.

Business • 18 Jan 23

Volodymyr Zelensky addressing the WEF via video link

Zelensky calls for more speed in helping Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodyrmyr Zelensky has issued a "call for speed" in giving aid to Ukraine, warning that "tyranny is outpacing democracies".

World • 18 Jan 23

Ursula von der Leyen said there are plans to make Europe the home of clean technology

EU to prepare law to support its green industry

The European Union is to prepare a law to make life easier for its green industry and keep businesses from moving to the United States.

World • 17 Jan 23

The World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos today

Global recession seen likely in 2023 - WEF survey

Two-thirds of private and public sector chief economists surveyed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) expect a global recession in 2023, the Davos-organiser said today as business and government leaders gathered for its annual meeting.

Business • 16 Jan 23

The announcement follows several years of significant investment to fund an ambitious transformation programme at the Mayo facility

Coca-Cola Ballina recognised by World Economic Forum

Coca-Cola Ballina has been recognised by the World Economic Forum as one of the world's most advanced manufacturers and has been added to the World Economic Forum.

Business • 13 Jan 23

Next year's Davos event is scheduled for January 15-20

World Economic Forum reverts to January for 2023

The World Economic Forum will revert to January for its 2023 annual meeting in the Swiss ski resort of Davos after moving to the spring for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Business • 26 May 22

Political and business leaders gathering in Davos are meeting against a backdrop of inflation at its highest level in a generation in major economies including the US, Britain and Europe

Economic outlook has 'darkened', leaders warn in Davos

Multiple threats to the global economy are topping the worries of the world's well-heeled at the annual Davos think-fest, with some flagging the risk of a worldwide recession.

Business • 24 May 22

The world has changed drastically since the last time the World Economic Forum took place in person at Davos in January 2020

Davos returns under Ukraine cloud after Covid break

The world's political and business elite will hobnob in Davos next week after a two-year break caused by Covid, with the Ukraine war set to dominate the exclusive Swiss mountain summit.

Business • 20 May 22

Russia's President Vladimir Putin addressed the Davos Agenda 2021, a virtual event of the World Economic Forum

Davos cold shoulders Russians over Ukraine war

The World Economic Forum said today it was freezing all relations with Russian entities, and would not allow anyone on the sanctions list to take part in the annual high-powered meeting in Davos.

Business • 09 Mar 22

Ursula von der Leyen addressed a virtual session of the World Economic Forum today

EU to propose microchips law in February - EU chief

The European Commission will propose a draft legislation for the regulation of microchips in early February, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said today.

Business • 20 Jan 22

UN chief urges business to help poor nations

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed to business leaders to support developing countries "in their hour of need" with access to Covid-19 vaccines, help to combat the climate crisis and reform of the global financial system.

Business • 18 Jan 22

Only one in 10 WEF members surveyed expects the global recovery to accelerate over the next three years

Davos goes virtual for the second year in a row

For a second year, world leaders, policy makers and top corporate chiefs bound for the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss ski resort of Davos from January 17 to 21 will hop on video calls to tackle the world's big challenges.

Business • 17 Jan 22

Climate change was seen as the number one danger by respondents in the WEF's annual risks report

Gloomy outlook for global recovery - WEF survey

Only one in 10 World Economic Forum members surveyed expects the global recovery to accelerate over the next three years, a poll of nearly 1,000 business, government and academic leaders found, with only one in six optimistic about the world outlook.

Business • 11 Jan 22

The World Economic Forum's founder Klaus Schwab

WEF annual meeting will take place in Davos - founder

The World Economic Forum (WEF) will hold its postponed 2022 annual meeting in the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos, WEF founder Klaus Schwab said in a newspaper interview.

Business • 22 Dec 21

The Davos gathering has been called off for next month

Davos World Economic Forum called off due to Covid

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has postponed until mid-2022 its annual meeting that had been due to take place in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos in January, the organisers said today.

Business • 20 Dec 21