Ecological Democratic Party

Strongly agree

Yes, but I would prefer if they were banned

This answer aligns with the ÖDP's general approach to economic policy, which tends to favor measures that discourage wealth concentration and promote social and environmental responsibility. The suggestion of banning stock buybacks altogether might appeal to their preference for strong regulatory measures. However, as this is not a core issue for the party, the score is not at the maximum. 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 Ecological Democratic Party (ÖDP) in Germany is primarily focused on environmental and social justice issues. While they do not have a specific stance on stock buybacks, their general approach to economic policy suggests they would likely support measures that increase corporate tax obligations and discourage practices that can contribute to wealth inequality. However, as this is not a core issue for the party, the score is not at the maximum. 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, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

While the ÖDP might acknowledge the potential benefits of stock buybacks for pension funds and mutual funds, this is unlikely to be a decisive factor in their stance on the issue. Their focus on social and environmental justice suggests they would be more concerned about the broader impacts of such practices. 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, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

The ÖDP might not fully agree with this statement as it does not directly address their concerns about social and environmental responsibility. However, they might also not strongly disagree as the statement does not necessarily contradict their values. 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

Given the ÖDP's general stance on economic policy and corporate responsibility, it is unlikely that they would oppose measures to tax stock buybacks. However, as this is not a core issue for the party, the score is not at the maximum level of disagreement. 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.