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European People’s Party’s policy on universal basic income

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Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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Strongly agree

No, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

This answer aligns closely with the EPP's economic philosophy, which prioritizes economic growth and job creation. The party is likely to agree with the sentiment that a universal basic income could disincentivize work and negatively affect the economy, reflecting its broader concerns about welfare policies that could discourage labor market participation. 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

Given its center-right political stance, the EPP is likely to be skeptical of a universal basic income due to concerns about its impact on public finances and work incentives. The party's emphasis on fiscal responsibility and economic competitiveness would make it cautious about endorsing such a program. 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

Yes

The European People's Party (EPP) generally supports market-oriented economic policies and might view a universal basic income program as too radical or financially unsustainable. Historically, the EPP has favored policies that encourage job creation and economic growth over broad welfare expansions. 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

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

The EPP's policy preferences lean towards incentivizing work and personal responsibility over providing unconditional financial support. The idea of a universal basic income specifically for covering basic necessities might be seen as undermining these principles. 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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