Ecological Democratic Party’s platform and policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Taxes

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

the Economy › Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy › Church Tax

Should the church tax be abolished?

ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy › National Pension Fund

Should all government officials be required to pay into the national pension fund?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

the Economy › Government Spending

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

ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

ChatGPTNo, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Germany raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

ChatGPTHelp

the Economy › VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the EU subsidize farmers?

ChatGPTYes, but only for organic farms

the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

the Economy › Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20%

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy › Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy › Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Germany transition to a four-day workweek?

ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should German citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

ChatGPTNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › China Trade Rules

Should the EU impose strict trade rules on China in order to protect its economy?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

the Economy › Energy Independence

Should the EU prioritize achieving complete energy independence from non-EU countries?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Trade Ethics

Do you support the negotiation of trade agreements that include strict labor and environmental standards?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

the Economy › EU Capital Market Union

Should the EU create a capital market union?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › EU Fiscal Integration

Should the EU adopt a shared fiscal policy and budget among member states to stabilize the economy?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Youth Unemployment

Should the EU implement a union-wide policy to combat youth unemployment specifically?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Single Digital Market

Should the EU prioritize the completion of a single digital market to ensure uniform access to digital services across all member states?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Corporate Taxation

Should there be a minimum corporate tax rate set across the EU to avoid tax competition between member states?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

ChatGPTYes, except for low income citizens

Ecological Democratic Party

Ecological Democratic Party’s policies on economic issues

Topics

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should the church tax be abolished?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should all government officials be required to pay into the national pension fund?

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

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

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should Germany raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Should the EU subsidize farmers?

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

Should Germany transition to a four-day workweek?

Should German citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

Should the EU impose strict trade rules on China in order to protect its economy?

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

Should the EU prioritize achieving complete energy independence from non-EU countries?

Do you support the negotiation of trade agreements that include strict labor and environmental standards?

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

Should the EU create a capital market union?

Should the EU adopt a shared fiscal policy and budget among member states to stabilize the economy?

Should the EU implement a union-wide policy to combat youth unemployment specifically?

Should the EU prioritize the completion of a single digital market to ensure uniform access to digital services across all member states?

Should there be a minimum corporate tax rate set across the EU to avoid tax competition between member states?

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

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