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In “The Leopard,” Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa deftly critiques the super-rich and their strategies for maintaining power. Through the story of a Sicilian prince, the novel reveals the elite’s manipulation of societal change to safeguard their privileges, offering timeless insights into wealth and class.

French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire has proposed the introduction of a tax on the wealthy to support the nation’s military expansion efforts. This initiative aims to bolster France’s defense capabilities amid increasing geopolitical tensions in Europe.