Six European countries call to tax oil companies' windfall profits

Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Austria, and Portugal are calling for a tax on oil companies' windfall profits.

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These countries believe companies should help ease the financial burden on households.

The finance ministers' open letter has sparked intense debate across Europe.

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