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Pope Francis calls for a universal basic income
Pope Francis has spoken out in favor of the introduction of a universal basic income. In a video message for the fourth “World Meeting of Popular Movements” on Saturday, he said that a basic income would give everyone access to the most basic things. Shorter working days could create more jobs. It cannot be that many people are completely overworked while others suffer from a lack of work. The head of the Roman Catholic Church also repeated his already known demand that the pharmaceutical companies should release their vaccine patents so that the vaccine can benefit all people. In some countries, only three to four percent of the population are still vaccinated against the corona virus. Mankind must also see the pandemic as an opportunity for change, said the 84-year-old. It is time to free yourself from the “crippling egoism”. Instead, solidarity and a focus on the common good are required.
A basic income could give everyone access to the most basic things.