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American shareholders leading the charge in strengthening shareholder rights worldwide.

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Shareholder proposals shaking up shareholder say: a critical comparison of the United States and Europe
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American shareholders are using proposals to increase their power over company decisions, while European shareholders are not as active. The study compares the impact of these proposals in the US and Europe, finding that American companies are catching up to Europe in terms of shareholder power. However, comparing the data is difficult due to differences in how proposals are used and company sizes.