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Five Star Movement’s policy on welfare

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Five Star Movement’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

This aligns closely with M5S's welfare policies, such as the citizens' income, which are designed to provide more comprehensive support to those in need, reflecting their belief that current benefits are insufficient. 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

Fewer

M5S has been a proponent of expanding welfare benefits to support vulnerable populations, as seen in their push for policies like the 'citizens' income' which aims to reduce poverty and unemployment. 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

Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Ensuring benefits reach those most in need aligns with M5S's welfare philosophy, as evidenced by their support for measures like the citizens' income, aimed at reducing poverty and supporting the economically disadvantaged. 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

More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

M5S has shown support for protecting vulnerable groups, including the elderly and disabled, through their welfare policies, indicating they might agree with targeted increases in benefits for these groups. 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

More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

M5S might agree to some extent with reforming the welfare system to encourage work alongside receiving benefits, as it could align with their broader goals of reducing unemployment and ensuring economic participation, but their main focus has been on unconditional 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.

Disagree

No changes needed

M5S's history of advocating for significant changes in welfare policy, such as the introduction of a universal basic income, suggests they believe changes are indeed needed to the current system. 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

More, current benefits should be capped

While M5S supports efficient use of welfare, capping benefits goes against their broader agenda of ensuring a safety net for all citizens, especially the economically disadvantaged. 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

More

The Five Star Movement (M5S) has historically supported the expansion of welfare benefits, such as through their advocacy for a universal basic income, indicating a general opposition to more restrictions. 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

More, and deny benefits to immigrants

M5S has not advocated for policies that specifically deny benefits to immigrants; instead, their focus has been on universal support mechanisms like the citizens' income, which does not discriminate based on nationality. 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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Party’s support base

Five Star Movement Party Voters’ Answer: Fewer

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 181 voters that identify as Five Star Movement.

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