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MADRID (Reuters) - A new wealth tax introduced by Spain as part of measures aimed at easing the cost of living of ordinary Spaniards amid high inflation was endorsed by the Constitutional Court, it said on Tuesday. The court rejected an appeal lodged by Madrid region which considered the levy infringed its regional prerogatives, the court said in a statement. The levy raised more than 600 million euros this year, according to the Budget Ministry. Government spokesperson Isabel Rodriguez said the tax was important to achieve what she called a "fair taxation". Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is negotiating with separatist Catalan parties to get their support for another term after inconclusive elections on July 23.
Persons: Madrid, Isabel Rodriguez, Rodriguez, Pedro Sanchez, Emma Pinedo, Inti Landauro, Ed Osmond Organizations: Constitutional, Budget Ministry, Government Locations: MADRID, Spain, Madrid, Miami, Catalan
(Reuters) - Senegalese President Macky Sall on Wednesday named new finance and energy ministers as part of a government reshuffle four months ahead of elections. Sall dismissed the government and reappointed Prime Minister Amadour Ba on Friday, without explaining the reasoning behind the decision. Among other changes, former Interior Minister Antoine Diome, who was criticised by the opposition for the government's crackdown on widespread protests earlier this year, was appointed oil and energy minister. Senegal will next year begin producing oil and gas from large offshore fields which are expected to transform the West African country's economy over the coming decades. Mamadou Moustapha Ba will run the finance and budget ministry.
Persons: Macky Sall, Sall, Amadour Ba, Antoine Diome, Mamadou Moustapha Ba, Doudou Ka, Ngouda Dione, Edward McAllister, Chris Reese Organizations: Reuters, Wednesday Locations: Senegal
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