Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Germany withdraw from the European Union?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
L>L Party’s support baseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn the German language?
L>L Party’s support baseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
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Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Elections › Popular Vote
Should more important political decisions be subjected to a popular vote?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
L>L 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?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrants
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
L>L Party’s support basePro-choice |
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
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)?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Germany, have the right to vote?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees
Should Germany accept refugees from Syria?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
L>L Party’s support baseLess |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Germany?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance
Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should Germany maintain a presence at the United Nations?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
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?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Germany be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Germany assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Church Tax
Should the church tax be abolished?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should Germany remain in NATO?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › National Pension Fund
Should all government officials be required to pay into the national pension fund?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Transportation › National Railway
Should the national railway be privatized?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Germany increase or decrease military spending?
L>L Party’s support baseDecrease |
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Elections › Presidential Election
Should the President be elected directly by the people?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency
Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Germany increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
L>L Party’s support baseIncrease |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
L>L Party’s support baseDecrease |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
L>L Party’s support baseNo, they should be reduced |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Germany increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
L>L Party’s support baseIncrease |
the Economy › Greece Bailout
Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should Germany continue to support Israel?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
L>L Party’s support baseFewer |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
L>L Party’s support baseYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the German flag?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
L>L Party’s support baseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should German citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits for members of the Bundestag?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
L>L Party’s support baseHelp |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Germany raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
L>L Party’s support baseRaise |
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
L>L 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?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Civil Service
Should the current number of civil servants be increased or decreased?
L>L Party’s support baseIncreased |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
L>L Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
L>L Party’s support baseYes, and nationalise the banks |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Immigration › Migrant Children
Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the EU subsidize farmers?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
L>L Party’s support baseYes |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
L>L Party’s support baseNo, and education should not be privatized |
