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Roland Theis’ Policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average German [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should Germany withdraw from the European Union?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Party’s support baseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Party’s support basePro-choice, but ban after the first three months

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Party’s support baseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples


Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the German language?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Party’s support baseNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

  Party’s support baseNo

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

  Party’s support baseYes, tuition costs are currently too expensive

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Party’s support baseYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  Party’s support baseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  Party’s support baseNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

  Party’s support baseLess, and provide more government funding

the Economy  ›  Church Tax

Should the church tax be abolished?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Party’s support baseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

  Party’s support baseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Elections  ›  Popular Vote

Should more important political decisions be subjected to a popular vote?

  Party’s support baseYes, on regional but not national issues

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should Germany remain in NATO?

  Party influenceYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  National Pension Fund

Should all government officials be required to pay into the national pension fund?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Party’s support baseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Germany increase or decrease military spending?

  Party’s support baseIncrease

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

  Party’s support baseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Germany, have the right to vote?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Germany continue to support Israel?

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should Germany increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

  Party’s support baseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Party’s support baseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  Party’s support baseMore

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  Party’s support baseNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Germany be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  Party’s support baseNo

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Germany assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Party’s support baseNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Afghanistan

Should Germany pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?

  Party’s support baseNo

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Germany raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  Party’s support baseKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  National Railway

Should the national railway be privatized?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

  Party’s support baseNo

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Party’s support baseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the German flag?

  Party’s support baseYes

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Germany provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Martin Winterkorn

Should the former CEO of VW, Martin Winterkorn, face criminal charges for his role in the emissions scandal?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the EU subsidize farmers?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Party’s support baseNo

National Security  ›  National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Bundestag?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Civil Service

Should the current number of civil servants be increased or decreased?

  Party’s support baseIncreased

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

  Party’s support baseNo

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  Party’s support baseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should German citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  Student Exchange Programs

Do you support the increase of the EU budget for student exchange programs like Erasmus+?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

  Party’s support baseNo

National Security  ›  Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  Party’s support baseYes

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the EU invest more heavily in its own space exploration and satellite programs?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

  Party’s support baseNo