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UN Expert Urges Investment in Social Protection to Combat Populism

10/22/2025

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Olivier De Schutter, a United Nations expert, calls governments to invest in universal social protection to curb rising populism and inequality.
He says far-right groups like Reform UK and Alternative für Deutschland thrive on us-vs-them narratives.
The report notes migrants contribute more in taxes than they receive in benefits, countering migration claims.
He calls for reevaluating social programs as essential investments for societal stability.

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Olivier De Schutter, a United Nations expert, calls governments to invest in universal social protection to curb rising populism and inequality.
He says far-right groups like Reform UK and Alternative für Deutschland thrive on us-vs-them narratives.
The report notes migrants contribute more in taxes than they receive in benefits, countering migration claims.
He calls for reevaluating social programs as essential investments for societal stability.