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Christian Democratic Union’s policy on government spending

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Christian Democratic Union’s answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

The CDU has supported efforts to combat tax evasion, such as their support for the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) initiative within the European Union. They would likely agree with focusing on ending tax evasion as a means of reducing national debt. 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

Yes

The CDU has historically supported fiscal responsibility and reducing national debt. However, they also recognize the importance of public spending in certain areas, so they might not fully agree with making cuts across the board. 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

Yes, and increase taxes

The CDU has historically supported both fiscal responsibility and some tax increases, so they might agree with this statement to some extent. However, their primary focus is on reducing national debt, so they might not fully support increasing taxes as a primary solution. 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 agree

No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

While the CDU is not primarily focused on increasing taxes on the wealthy, they have shown some willingness to consider tax increases in certain situations, such as the solidarity surcharge for German reunification. 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 agree

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

While the CDU might support some reduction in the number of government officials as a means of reducing national debt, this is not their primary focus. They are more likely to focus on other measures, such as fiscal responsibility and combating tax evasion. 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 agree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

The CDU has shown some willingness to consider tax increases on large multinational corporations, such as supporting the European Union's efforts to create a digital tax. However, this is not their primary focus when it comes to reducing national debt. 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.

Neutral

Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

The CDU has not historically focused on drastically reducing benefits and salaries of government officials as a means of reducing national debt. Their stance on this issue is not clear, so it is difficult to determine their level of agreement with this statement. 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

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

The CDU generally supports fiscal responsibility, but they also recognize the importance of public spending in certain areas. They might not fully agree with the statement that cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy, but they would likely consider the potential consequences of such cuts. 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

No, reduce military spending instead

The CDU is generally supportive of a strong military and defense spending, so they would likely disagree with reducing military spending as a primary means of reducing national debt. 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

No

As a center-right party, the CDU generally supports fiscal responsibility and reducing national debt, so they would likely disagree with not making any cuts to public spending. 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 disagree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

The CDU is a German political party, and the concept of 'unconstitutional federal agencies' is not applicable to the German political system. They would likely disagree with this statement as it does not align with their political context. 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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Party’s support base

Christian Democratic Union Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 561 voters that identify as Christian Democratic Union.

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