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by jusssi 1974 days ago
> Education is free (and mandatory).

Yes.

> Healthcare is free.

Not quite, but close. There's a token payment for using the services. Prescription meds are covered when they go over ~€500/year. Social services will cover for you if you can't pay.

> Housing is free. Water is free. Electricity is free. Internet is free.

No, unless you have no property (you need to sell or lose everything first) and no income, in which case the social services covers the basic necessities for you: housing, water, electricity, even internet access are considered basic necessities.

> Convicted criminals can still vote. All males are drafted into the army.

I don't see what either of these has to do with capitalist/socialist.