Economy & taxation
For each question, what divides the two sides and the best argument of each, without caricature.
- Should inheritance be taxed more?You inherit €400,000 from your grandmother. How much should the state take?
- Should companies be penalised for offshoring?A profitable company announces 300 layoffs to move production abroad.
- Should there be a wealth tax?The very largest fortunes should pay a specific tax on their wealth.
- Budget deficit: cut spending or raise taxes?The state budget is in deficit. What should come first?
- Should windfall profits be taxed?An energy company makes record profits during a price crisis.
- Do lower payroll taxes create jobs?Cutting employer payroll taxes is the best way to create jobs.
- Should taxes on work be lowered?Out of your €3,500 gross salary, you take home about €2,400 net. What do you think?
- Should the state keep strategic companies?Should the state keep stakes in strategic companies (energy, rail, banking)?
- Does a minimum wage destroy jobs?A higher minimum wage destroys jobs.
- Local shops vs e-commerce: what should be done?The small shops in your neighbourhood are closing in the face of e-commerce giants.
- Should automatic wage indexation be kept?Should wages keep rising automatically with inflation (wage indexation)?
- For or against a flat tax?Everyone should pay the same tax rate (flat tax).
- Should profits be shared with employees?Your company is making big profits this year.
- Is cutting public debt an absolute priority?Public debt is a serious problem that must be reduced, even if it hurts.
- Multinational tax avoidance: what should be done?A multinational pays very little tax thanks to legal arrangements.