En Masse’s platform and policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Equal Pay

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

EM>EM ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the minimum wage?

EM>EM ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy › Taxes

Should Spain raise taxes on the rich?

EM>EM ChatGPTYes

the Economy › VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

EM>EM ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

EM>EM ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

EM>EM ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

the Economy › Financial Crisis

Should bankers be criminally charged for their roles in the financial crisis?

EM>EM ChatGPTYes, and they should return the money to the citizens

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Spain transition to a four-day workweek?

EM>EM ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

EM>EM ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Economy › Welfare

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

EM>EM ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Spain raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

EM>EM ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

EM>EM ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

EM>EM ChatGPTHelp

the Economy › Single Family Tax Break

Should single families with more than two children receive a tax break?

EM>EM ChatGPTNo, only for low-income families

the Economy › Indefinite Contract Worker

Should companies that hire workers on indefinite contracts receive a tax break?

EM>EM ChatGPTYes, but only for small companies that cannot afford to hire permanent employees

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Spanish farmers?

EM>EM ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

EM>EM ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

the Economy › Tariffs

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

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

the Economy › State Ownership

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

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

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

EM>EM ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20%

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

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

the Economy › Energy Independence

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

EM>EM ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

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

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

the Economy › China Trade Rules

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

EM>EM ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Youth Unemployment

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

EM>EM ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

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

EM>EM ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

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?

EM>EM ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

the Economy › Corporate Taxation

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

EM>EM ChatGPTYes

the Economy › EU Fiscal Integration

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

EM>EM 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?

EM>EM ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Trade Ethics

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

EM>EM ChatGPTYes

the Economy › EU Tax

Do you believe there should be an EU-wide tax on financial transactions

EM>EM ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

EM>EM ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

the Economy › EU Capital Market Union

Should the EU create a capital market union?

EM>EM ChatGPTYes

En Masse Party

En Masse’s policies on economic issues

Topics

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

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

Should the government raise the minimum wage?

Should Spain raise taxes on the rich?

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Should bankers be criminally charged for their roles in the financial crisis?

Should Spain transition to a four-day workweek?

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

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

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

Should Spain raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should single families with more than two children receive a tax break?

Should companies that hire workers on indefinite contracts receive a tax break?

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

Should the government subsidize Spanish farmers?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do you believe there should be an EU-wide tax on financial transactions

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

Should the EU create a capital market union?

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