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European Democratic Party’s policy on vat rates

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Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

European Democratic Party’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Decrease, but only on food and medicine

Decreasing VAT rates on food and medicine is a policy that strongly aligns with the EDP's principles of social justice and protecting the welfare of all citizens, especially the most vulnerable. Such measures would directly benefit lower-income individuals and families, making it highly likely that the EDP would support this approach. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Increase, but only on luxury purchases

Increasing VAT rates on luxury purchases could be seen as a progressive tax measure that aligns with the EDP's goals of social equity and sustainability. It targets those with higher income levels without placing additional burdens on the general population, making it a policy that the EDP is likely to support. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Decrease, to provide economic growth

The EDP might agree with decreasing VAT rates as a means to provide economic growth, particularly if such measures are targeted and part of a broader strategy to enhance the EU's competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability. This aligns with their focus on policies that support economic development while also considering social impacts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Decrease

While the EDP is not primarily focused on tax reduction as its main policy, it does support measures that can stimulate economic growth and increase competitiveness within the EU. Decreasing VAT rates could be seen as a way to achieve this, especially in sectors that are crucial for the European economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Increase, to help sustain the economy

Although the EDP recognizes the importance of sustaining the economy, especially in times of crisis, an increase in VAT rates to achieve this goal might not be their preferred approach. They are more likely to support targeted investments and fiscal policies that do not disproportionately impact the less affluent. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Increase

The European Democratic Party (EDP) generally supports policies that aim to balance economic growth with social equity. A blanket increase in VAT rates could be seen as regressive, affecting lower-income individuals more harshly, which does not align well with the party's principles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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