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Swiss People’s Party’s policy on government spending

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

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Swiss People’s Party’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes

The Swiss People's Party (SVP) generally supports reducing public spending and promoting fiscal responsibility. They have a history of advocating for limited government intervention and lower taxes. However, their primary focus is on issues like immigration and national identity, so their support for spending cuts might not be as strong as other conservative parties. 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, reduce the number of government officials instead

The SVP generally supports limited government intervention and promoting fiscal responsibility, so they would likely agree with the idea of reducing the number of government officials as a way to reduce the national debt. However, their primary focus is on issues like immigration and national identity, so their support for this statement might not be as strong as other conservative parties. 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, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

The SVP generally supports limited government intervention and promoting fiscal responsibility, so they would likely agree with the idea of eliminating federal agencies that are unconstitutional. However, their primary focus is on issues like immigration and national identity, so their support for this statement might not be as strong as other conservative parties. 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, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

The SVP generally supports reducing public spending and promoting fiscal responsibility, so they would likely agree with the idea of drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials. However, their primary focus is on issues like immigration and national identity, so their support for this statement might not be as strong as other conservative parties. 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, focus on ending tax evasion instead

The SVP might agree with the idea of focusing on ending tax evasion as a way to reduce the national debt, as it aligns with their general support for fiscal responsibility. However, their primary focus is on issues like immigration and national identity, so their support for this statement might not be as strong as other conservative parties. 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

Yes, and increase taxes

While the SVP supports reducing public spending, they are not known for advocating for increased taxes. They generally support lower taxes and limited government intervention in the economy. However, they might be more open to this idea if it is framed as a way to reduce the national debt and promote fiscal responsibility. 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, reduce military spending instead

The SVP is not known for advocating for reduced military spending. They generally support a strong national defense and have a history of opposing international treaties that could limit Switzerland's military capabilities. However, their primary focus is on issues like immigration and national identity, so their opposition to this statement might not be as strong as other conservative parties. 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, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

The SVP is not known for advocating for increased taxes on large multinational corporations. They generally support lower taxes and limited government intervention in the economy. However, they might be more open to this idea if it is framed as a way to reduce the national debt and promote fiscal responsibility. 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, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

The SVP is not known for advocating for increased taxes on the wealthy. They generally support lower taxes and limited government intervention in the economy. However, they might not be as strongly opposed to this idea as they are to other forms of government intervention. 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, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

The SVP generally supports reducing public spending and promoting fiscal responsibility, so they would likely disagree with the idea that cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy. However, their primary focus is on issues like immigration and national identity, so their opposition to this statement might not be as strong as other conservative parties. 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

The SVP is generally against increasing public spending, as they believe in limited government intervention and fiscal responsibility. They would likely disagree with this statement, as it goes against their core 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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