Animal Protection Party’s platform and policies

Foreign Policy › European Union

Should Germany withdraw from the European Union?

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Immigration › Muslim Immigrants

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

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

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes, and provide more free public transportation

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

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?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo

Social › Niqāb

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

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy › United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes, but only for medical use

Immigration › EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should Germany assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo

Transportation › National Railway

Should the national railway be privatized?

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

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?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

Education › School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

APP>APP Party’s support baseYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

APP>APP Party’s support baseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

Animal Protection Party

Animal Protection Party platform and policies

Topics

Should Germany withdraw from the European Union?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Do you support the death penalty?

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

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

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

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

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

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

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Should Germany assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

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

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

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

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

Should the national railway be privatized?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

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

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Do you support charter schools?