Party of European Socialists

Very strongly agree

Decrease, but only on food and medicine

Decreasing VAT on food and medicine is highly aligned with the PES's social policies, aiming to reduce living costs for the most vulnerable populations and ensure that basic needs are more affordable. 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

Increase, but only on luxury purchases

Increasing VAT on luxury purchases aligns with the PES's principles of progressive taxation, where those with greater financial means contribute more, thus this approach would likely find favor as it spares essential goods from tax hikes. 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

Decrease, to provide economic growth

The PES might agree with decreasing VAT rates to provide economic growth, especially if such measures are targeted to benefit the working and middle classes, aligning with their broader economic policies. 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

Decrease

While not a primary focus, the PES might support decreased VAT rates as part of broader fiscal policies aimed at stimulating economic growth and increasing purchasing power, especially in times of economic downturn. 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

Increase, to help sustain the economy

Although the PES is committed to sustaining the economy, increasing VAT rates is not their preferred method. They are more likely to support targeted investments and progressive taxation to achieve economic sustainability. 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

Increase

The Party of European Socialists (PES) generally focuses on progressive taxation policies rather than broad increases in VAT, which can disproportionately affect lower-income individuals. 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.