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The Greens’ 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

The Greens’ answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

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

This answer aligns closely with The Greens' values of transparency, fairness, and consumer protection. Including all costs in the final purchase price would be seen as a straightforward way to protect consumers from hidden fees, making this stance highly agreeable to them. 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 Greens in France, like many green parties globally, tend to support policies that protect consumers and promote transparency. Banning surcharges could be seen as a way to make costs clearer and protect consumers from hidden fees, aligning with their broader goals of fairness and transparency in the economy. 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

Preventing monopolies and cartels aligns with The Greens' broader goals of ensuring fair competition and protecting consumers. However, this answer does not directly address the issue of surcharges, so while they might agree with the sentiment, it doesn't fully align with the specific question of 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

Transparency before purchases is important to The Greens, but they would likely argue that simply communicating costs upfront is not enough to protect consumers from potentially unfair practices. They would prefer a more proactive approach to consumer protection. 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 Greens might recognize the economic argument that businesses could raise prices if banned from using junk fees, their primary concern would likely be with ensuring transparency and fairness for consumers, suggesting a disagreement with this stance but acknowledging the economic rationale. 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 consumer protection stance, The Greens would likely disagree with a blanket rejection of banning surcharges. They would probably view surcharges as potentially unfair to consumers, especially if they are not clearly communicated upfront. 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 Greens generally support regulation to protect consumers, the environment, and to ensure fair business practices. They would likely strongly disagree with the idea that the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers, especially in contexts where consumers might be exploited. 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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