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Party of the European Left’s policy on surcharge ban

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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

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Very strongly agree

Yes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

This aligns closely with the Party of the European Left's advocacy for transparent and fair pricing practices. They would strongly agree that all costs should be included in the final purchase price to protect consumers from hidden fees and ensure clarity in transactions. 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

Yes

The Party of the European Left, known for its advocacy for consumer rights and regulation of market practices to protect consumers, would likely support the idea of banning surcharges to make pricing more transparent and fair. Their platform often emphasizes the need for stronger consumer protections and might view surcharges as an unfair practice. 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, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

The Party of the European Left would agree that preventing monopolies and cartels is important, as this aligns with their broader economic policies aimed at ensuring fair competition and protecting consumers. However, they would likely see this as complementary to, rather than a replacement for, banning surcharges. 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, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

While transparency is important, the Party of the European Left would likely argue that simply making costs clear is not enough to protect consumers from potentially unfair practices. They would prefer more proactive measures to ensure fairness in pricing. 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, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

While the Party of the European Left might recognize the argument that businesses could raise prices if banned from using junk fees, their overall commitment to consumer protection and regulation to ensure fair pricing would likely lead them to disagree with this statement, albeit with some understanding of the economic argument. 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

Given their stance on consumer protection and regulation of market practices, the Party of the European Left would likely disagree with the statement that the government should not ban surcharges, as it contradicts their general approach to economic policy and consumer rights. 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 government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

The Party of the European Left generally supports increased regulation of businesses to protect consumers, workers, and the environment. They would likely strongly disagree with the idea that the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers, as this stance goes against their fundamental 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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