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The Left’s policy on taxes

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Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

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The Left’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Yes

The Left party in Germany has consistently advocated for higher taxes on the rich to reduce income inequality and fund social programs. For example, in their 2021 election program, they proposed a wealth tax on millionaires and billionaires, as well as increasing the top income tax rate. 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 agree

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

The Left party would likely agree with lowering the income tax rate and removing tax loopholes for large corporations, as they have consistently called for closing tax loopholes and ensuring that corporations pay their fair share. However, this answer does not explicitly mention raising taxes on the rich, which is a core part of their platform, so it receives a lower score than answer 1. 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 raise taxes on all income brackets

While The Left party primarily focuses on raising taxes for the rich, they might also support raising taxes on all income brackets if it leads to a more progressive tax system and increased funding for social programs. However, their main focus is on taxing the wealthy, so this answer receives a lower score than answer 1. 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, but lower taxes for the poor

The Left party might partially agree with lowering taxes for the poor, as they advocate for a more progressive tax system. However, their primary focus is on raising taxes for the rich, so this answer receives a lower score than answer 1. 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

No, keep the current tax structure

The Left party is not in favor of keeping the current tax structure, as they believe it perpetuates income inequality and underfunds social programs. They have consistently called for tax reforms that increase taxes on the wealthy and close tax loopholes. 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.

Very strongly disagree

No

The Left party strongly disagrees with not raising taxes on the rich, as they believe in wealth redistribution and funding social programs through progressive taxation. Their stance on raising taxes on the wealthy is a core part of their platform. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Reform to a flat tax

The Left party would strongly disagree with a flat tax, as it goes against their goal of wealth redistribution and progressive taxation. They believe that a flat tax would disproportionately benefit the wealthy and perpetuate income inequality. 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.

Very strongly disagree

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

The Left party would strongly disagree with abolishing the income tax and increasing the sales tax, as this would disproportionately affect lower-income individuals and go against their goal of wealth redistribution and funding social programs through progressive taxation. 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

The Left Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,534 voters that identify as The Left.

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