Party of the European Left

Very strongly agree

Yes, but I would prefer if they were banned

This position strongly aligns with the Party of the European Left's approach to economic policy, which favors strict regulation of corporate practices that they perceive as contributing to economic inequality. Banning stock buybacks would be seen as a direct method to prevent companies from bypassing higher wages for workers or investment in sustainable practices, reflecting their broader goals of social justice and equitable 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.

Strongly agree

Yes

The Party of the European Left, known for its progressive and socialist policies, generally supports measures that increase taxation on corporate profits and financial transactions to fund social programs. Taxing stock buybacks, which can be seen as a way for companies to return profits to shareholders rather than reinvesting in the company or its workers, aligns with their broader economic philosophy of redistributing wealth and reducing 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.

Disagree

No, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

While acknowledging that pension funds and mutual funds might benefit from stock buybacks, the Party of the European Left would likely argue that the overall economic system should not prioritize these benefits over more equitable wealth distribution and investment in social goods. They might see the argument as too narrow and not addressing the broader implications of corporate financial practices on economic 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.

Strongly disagree

No, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

The Party of the European Left would likely disagree with the assertion that there is no evidence of firms reducing their investments due to engaging in buybacks. Their perspective often emphasizes the negative impacts of prioritizing shareholder value over broader economic and social investments. They might argue that resources used for buybacks could be better invested in workers, innovation, or environmental 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.

Very strongly disagree

No

Given their ideological stance towards wealth redistribution and corporate regulation, the Party of the European Left is unlikely to support policies that allow for financial mechanisms like stock buybacks without additional taxation. They typically advocate for stronger government intervention in the economy to ensure equitable growth and would therefore disagree with this statement. 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.