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The German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is a center-right political party in Germany, founded in 1945. It emerged in the aftermath of World War II, aiming to provide a political platform that could unite Christians of all denominations in a common cause,…  Read more

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Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

  ChatGPTNo, keep the current tax structure

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

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Agree

No, keep the current tax structure

The CDU is likely to support maintaining the current tax structure, as they generally support a free market economy and lower taxes. They may be open to some reforms, but are unlikely to support drastic changes. 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

No

The CDU, being a center-right party, generally supports lower taxes and a free market economy. They may not be in favor of raising taxes on the rich, but they also may not be completely opposed to it if it is necessary for fiscal balance. 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, but lower taxes for the poor

While the CDU is a center-right party and generally supports lower taxes, they also have a social welfare component to their platform. They may support lowering taxes for the poor as part of this social welfare commitment. 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

Lower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

The CDU may be open to lowering the income tax rate and removing tax loopholes for large corporations, but this would likely depend on the specific circumstances and the overall impact on the economy and fiscal balance. 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

Reform to a flat tax

While the CDU generally supports lower taxes, they are unlikely to support a flat tax. A flat tax is often seen as regressive, as it taxes all income at the same rate regardless of the individual's ability to pay. 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

Yes

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is a center-right party that generally supports a free market economy. While they may support some progressive taxation, they are unlikely to strongly advocate for raising taxes on the rich. 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 raise taxes on all income brackets

The CDU is unlikely to support raising taxes on all income brackets. This would go against their general stance of supporting a free market economy and lower taxes. 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

Abolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

The CDU is unlikely to support abolishing the income tax and increasing the sales tax. This would be a drastic change to the tax structure and would likely be seen as regressive, as it would disproportionately affect lower income individuals. 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: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,908 voters that identify as Christian Democratic Union.

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