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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Via AP news wire

Norway votes in a closely fought election with the future of a wealth tax in focus

Norway Election - (Stian Lysberg Solum / NTB)

Norwegians headed to the polls Monday in the main day of voting for a new parliament, after a campaign in which the future of a wealth tax that dates to the late 19th century has been a central issue.

About 4.3 million people in the Scandinavian nation are eligible to vote for the new 169-member parliament, or Storting. A close outcome is expected between a center-left bloc led by the Labor Party of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and a right-wing bloc.

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