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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Austrian leader proposes enshrining the use of cash in his country's constitution

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Austria's leader is proposing to enshrine in the country’s constitution a right to use cash, which remains more popular in the Alpine nation than in many other places.

Chancellor Karl Nehammer said in a statement on Friday that “more and more people are concerned that cash could be restricted as a means of payment in Austria.” His office said that the “uncertainty” is fueled by contradictory information and reports.

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