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Family Party

The German Family political party, known as "Familien-Partei Deutschlands" in German, is a minor political party in Germany that primarily focuses on issues related to family policy. Founded in 1981, the party emphasizes the importance of family…  Read more

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Family Party’s policies on economic issues

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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?

  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

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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, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

  ChatGPTNo, but increase the tax-free allowance

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 small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

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

  ChatGPTYes, but more priority should be given to food safety and environmental protection

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPTYes, but only for low-income pensioners

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?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Germany transition to a four-day workweek?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

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

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  China Trade Rules

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

  ChatGPTNo

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 I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

the Economy  ›  Energy Independence

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

  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  ›  Trade Ethics

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

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  EU Fiscal Integration

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

  ChatGPTNo

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  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

the Economy  ›  Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

  ChatGPTNo

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