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Ecuadorans vote to stop oil drilling in Amazon reserve

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Ecuadorans have voted to stop an oil drilling project in an Amazon reserve, according to the results Monday of a referendum hailed as a historic example of climate democracy. Issued on: 21/08/2023 – 17:03Modified: 21/08/2023 – 17:19 2 min The “Yes” vote to halt exploitation of an oil block in the Yasuni National Park, one … Read more

Swiss voters reject corporate tax overhaul

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Voters in Switzerland have shocked the political establishment by rejecting a reform plan that would have brought the country’s corporate tax system in line with international norms. The tax reforms, which were widely supported by the business community, would have removed a set of special low-tax privileges that had encouraged many multinational companies to set … Read more