EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 43 MIN
MarleneEngelhorn
from Democracy in Question? · host Graduate Institute, Geneva
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In this episode of Democracy in Question, Shalini Randeria speaks with Austrian-German activist and philanthropist Marlene Engelhorn about inherited wealth, democratic legitimacy, and the concentration of power in contemporary societies. Engelhorn explains why inheriting a vast fortune made her uncomfortable, arguing that wealth acquired by birth rather than merit represents a fundamental democratic injustice. She discusses her involvement in the Tax Me Now initiative, which calls for stronger taxation of large fortunes and inheritances, and reflects on how the super-rich are socialized to view their privilege as normal while often overlooking the societal structures that sustain their wealth.
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