The Party’s platform and policies

Foreign Policy › European Union

Should Germany withdraw from the European Union?

DP>DP Party’s support baseNo

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Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

DP>DP Party’s support baseNo

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Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the German language?

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

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the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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the Economy › Taxes

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

DP>DP Party’s support baseNo

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Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

DP>DP Party’s support baseNo

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Immigration › Muslim Immigrants

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

DP>DP Party’s support baseNo

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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?

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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Elections › Popular Vote

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

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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Immigration › Immigration Ban

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Germany?

DP>DP Party’s support baseNo

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Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

DP>DP Party’s support baseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

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Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

DP>DP Party’s support baseNo

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Foreign Policy › United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

DP>DP Party’s support baseNo

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Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

DP>DP Party’s support baseLess

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Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

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Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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Immigration › EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should Germany assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

DP>DP Party’s support baseNo

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the Economy › Government Spending

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

DP>DP Party’s support baseNo

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Transportation › National Railway

Should the national railway be privatized?

DP>DP Party’s support baseNo

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the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

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Elections › Campaign Finance

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

DP>DP Party’s support baseNo

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Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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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?

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

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

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Education › School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

DP>DP Party’s support baseYes

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Education › Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

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

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The Party

The Party platform and policies

Candidates

Topics

Should Germany withdraw from the European Union?

Do you support the death penalty?

Should immigrants be required to learn the German language?

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

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

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

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

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

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

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Germany?

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should Germany assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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

Should the national railway be privatized?

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

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Do you support charter schools?