Another business leader steps down over ties with Jeffery Epstein

另一位企业领袖因与杰弗里·爱泼斯坦关系而辞职。

World Business Report

2026-02-27

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The president and chief executive of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende is stepping down after an investigation into his links with Jeffrey Epstein. The Forum says it found no additional concerns. The price of lithium, a key ingredient in EV batteries, has surged after one of the world’s top producers, Zimbabwe, suddenly banned exports. We also hear from Volvo UK over the recall of electric cars over a fire risk with some of its batteries.
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  • The chief executive of the World Economic Forum steps down over ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

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