A viral image of a headline shared on X claims world leaders have signed a World Economic Forum (WEF) treaty introducing “Age of Death” laws in the West.

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Verdict: False

The claim is false and originally stems from a Dec. 10 article published by “The People’s Voice,” a website that is known for spreading “fake news.” A spokesperson for the WEF denied the claim’s validity to Check Your Fact via email.

Fact Check:

A recent WEF survey indicated that global business leaders are worried about a recession and inflation, according to Reuters. Another concern echoed by leaders was “extreme weather events,” the outlet reported.

The image, which has amassed over two million views as of writing, claims world leaders have signed a WEF treaty introducing “Age of Death” laws in the West. “World Leaders Sign WEF Treaty Introducing ‘Age of Death’ Laws in West,” the headline reads.

The claim is false and originally stems from a Dec. 10 article published by “The People’s Voice,” a website that is known for spreading “fake news.” A “Liability Disclaimer” included on the site’s “Terms of Use” page indicates it “makes no representations about the suitability, reliability, availability, timeliness, and accuracy of the information, software, products, services and related graphics contained on the site for any purpose.”

The site, which has previously been known as “NewsPunch” and “YourNewsWire,” is described as “one of the most well-known purveyors of fake news online,” according to a 2019 article from Mashable. (RELATED: No, Image Does Not Show Assad In Moscow)

Likewise, although the Dec. 10 article discusses global efforts around euthanasia and assisted dying, it does not provide any evidence to support the claim about world leaders signing a WEF treaty that would introduce an “Age of Death” in the West, as the X image claims.

In addition, Check Your Fact did not find the claim referenced on the WEF’s website or its verified social media accounts.

Check Your Fact also found no credible news reports to support the claim. Actually, the opposite is true. On Dec. 11, Lead Stories debunked the claim, indicating it originally stemmed from “The People’s Voice.”

Furthermore, a spokesperson for the WEF denied the claim’s validity to Check Your Fact via email.

“These allegations are baseless and unfounded. The World Economic Forum is the international organization for public-private cooperation, addressing the most critical global challenges,” the spokesperson said.

“Like many high-profile organizations or individuals, the World Economic Forum has been the target of conspiracy theories. We encourage grounded, fact-based debate as a core principle of our work and are dedicated to our mission of improving the state of the world through collaboration and dialogue,” he added.