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Party of the European Left’s policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a waste of time and money

Given their left-wing orientation, the Party of the European Left would likely agree that drug testing for social welfare recipients is not only a violation of personal rights but also an inefficient use of government resources. 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 agree

No

This party typically advocates for policies that support social welfare without imposing conditions that could stigmatize or exclude those in need. They would likely argue that drug testing infringes on personal freedoms and dignity. 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 provide treatment for those testing positive

While the party would generally oppose drug testing for social welfare recipients, they might see the provision of treatment for those testing positive as a compassionate approach, aligning with their broader support for comprehensive healthcare services, including addiction treatment. 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

Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

While the Party of the European Left advocates for transparency and accountability in government, they would likely view the universal application of drug testing to anyone receiving government money, including employees and politicians, as an overreach and unnecessary invasion of privacy. 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, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

The party would likely oppose this conditional approach to social welfare, viewing it as discriminatory and stigmatizing towards individuals with a criminal history, and not in line with their principles of rehabilitation and social support. 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

Yes

The Party of the European Left, being a coalition of left-wing political parties in Europe, generally opposes policies that they perceive as punitive towards vulnerable populations, including social welfare recipients. They are likely to view drug testing as an unnecessary and stigmatizing measure. 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

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

The Party of the European Left strongly supports social welfare programs as a means of reducing inequality and providing a safety net for all citizens. They would vehemently oppose any suggestion to end these programs. 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

Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

This answer would be antithetical to the party's principles, as it suggests a punitive approach to social welfare that could exacerbate social inequalities and penalize the most vulnerable members of society. 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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