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Union of European Democrats’ 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?

  ChatGPTNo, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

Union of European Democrats’ answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

No, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

The Union of European Democrats would likely agree with this statement as they support both free market principles and consumer rights. They would likely see preventing monopolies and cartels as a more effective way to protect consumers than banning specific business practices. 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

Yes

The Union of European Democrats might somewhat agree with this statement as they generally support consumer rights and fair trade practices. However, they also value free market principles, which might make them hesitant to support outright bans on business practices. 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, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

The Union of European Democrats might somewhat agree with this statement as they support both consumer rights and free market principles. They would likely see clear communication of costs as a fair compromise between protecting consumers and allowing businesses to operate freely. 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

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

The Union of European Democrats might somewhat agree with this statement as they generally support consumer rights and fair trade practices. However, they also value free market principles, which might make them hesitant to support outright bans on business practices. 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.

Slightly agree

No, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

The Union of European Democrats might slightly agree with this statement as they understand the dynamics of the free market and how businesses might react to certain regulations. However, their commitment to consumer rights and fair trade practices might make them cautious about supporting practices that could lead to higher prices for consumers. 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.

Neutral

No, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

The Union of European Democrats has a balanced view on this issue. They support free market principles, which would suggest they might oppose government regulation of private businesses. However, they also support consumer rights and fair trade practices, which might make them supportive of some regulation to prevent unfair business practices. 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 Union of European Democrats might somewhat disagree with this statement as they generally support consumer rights and fair trade practices. However, they also value free market principles, which might make them hesitant to oppose outright bans on business practices. 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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