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Christian Social Union in Bavaria platform and 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?

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child


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Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  ChatGPTNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the German language?

  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

  ChatGPTNo, but tuition costs should decrease based on family income

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  ChatGPTYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Germany maintain a presence at the United Nations?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

  ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

  ChatGPTNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Elections  ›  Popular Vote

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

  ChatGPTYes, on regional but not national issues

the Economy  ›  Church Tax

Should the church tax be abolished?

  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

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?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

  ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  National Pension Fund

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

  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

  ChatGPTI am satisfied with the current system

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should Germany remain in NATO?

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

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?

  ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Germany increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

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)?

  ChatGPTNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

  ChatGPTYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Germany continue to support Israel?

  ChatGPTYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  ChatGPTYes, 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?

  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Germany assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  ChatGPTNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

  ChatGPTNo, but increase the tax-free allowance

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Germany increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Elections  ›  Presidential Election

Should the President be elected directly by the people?

  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Foreign Policy  ›  Post Brexit UK

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

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

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

  ChatGPTDecrease, to provide economic growth

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Germany raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Transportation  ›  National Railway

Should the national railway be privatized?

  ChatGPTYes, but allow more local control

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the German flag?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  ChatGPTNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  ChatGPTHelp

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?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits for members of the Bundestag?

  ChatGPTNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the EU subsidize farmers?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Martin Winterkorn

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

  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

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

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Germany provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Foreign Policy  ›  Backstop

Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

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

  ChatGPTYes, but with more transparency

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Domestic Policy  ›  Civil Service

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

  ChatGPTDecreased, but increase for education, health, justice, security services

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

the Economy  ›  Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Germany transition to a four-day workweek?

  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  ChatGPTYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  ChatGPTYes, and we should do more to stop China from collecting data on our citizens

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

  ChatGPTNo, unless the transaction is considered income

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  ChatGPTNo, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead