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The Blue 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?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

TB>TB  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions


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Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the German language?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, keep the current tax structure

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, tuition costs are currently too expensive

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Germany maintain a presence at the United Nations?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Elections  ›  Popular Vote

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

TB>TB  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?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Church Tax

Should the church tax be abolished?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

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?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTI am satisfied with the current system

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should Germany remain in NATO?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

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?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Germany increase or decrease military spending?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

TB>TB  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?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

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)?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

TB>TB  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?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Germany continue to support Israel?

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

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Germany assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, it is double taxation

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

TB>TB  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?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Foreign Policy  ›  Post Brexit UK

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Germany increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

TB>TB  ChatGPTI am satisfied with the current amount of spending

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

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

Elections  ›  Presidential Election

Should the President be elected directly by the people?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

TB>TB  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Germany raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

TB>TB  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Transportation  ›  National Railway

Should the national railway be privatized?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the German flag?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

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?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, 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?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the EU subsidize farmers?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

Domestic Policy  ›  Martin Winterkorn

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Backstop

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Germany provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Civil Service

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

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

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy  ›  Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Germany transition to a four-day workweek?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, and education should not be privatized

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

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?

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

TB>TB  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

TB>TB  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price