… That is if you are a citizen of the European Union. If the petition reaches 1 million signatures, the European Commission (basically the government of the EU) is legally required to at least introduce it as a proposed law.

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      I didn’t know that either, that’s actually very interesting. Don’t think this will lead to anything but fuck it, let’s hope I’m wrong. Signed.

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        I feel the same. They do have around 250,000 signatures so far so who knows. Even if the EU resists, it might get more publicity.

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    Not an EU citizen, but good luck to EU citizens. I hope this achieves something significant on the wealth tax front because it will start to spread elsewhere if it’s adopted by the EU.

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    The rich can afford to be taxed properly, enough to minimize their power over generations! Their money could do a lot of good, if only it were pried from their avaricious hands.

    If I were an EU citizen, I’d sign!