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Social Issues

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.92.2k votes10 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 4803 votes11 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.91.9k votes20 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Somewhat important 2.8230 votes12 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.61.7k votes22 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.2234 votes21 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 4.12.2k votes14 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.62.2k votes24 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7216 votes1 discussion

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.41.8k votes32 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.8454 votes6 discussions

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1191 votes2 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 3.1471 votes6 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.2140 votes3 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 2.22.1k votes14 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.2289 votes3 discussions

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 1.91.8k votes9 discussions

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

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

Least important 1.82k votes14 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Germany withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 52.2k votes12 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.12.2k votes26 discussions

EU Authoritarian Sanctions8yrs8Y

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Somewhat important 2.71.1k votes29 discussions

European Union Countries8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2162 votes3 discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Less important 1.9966 votes5 discussions

European Commission8yrs8Y

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

Least important 1.8129 votes5 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 3.32.2k votes31 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Somewhat important 3.21.3k votes11 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Less important 2.31.8k votes35 discussions

Church Tax8yrs8Y

Should the church tax be abolished?

Least important 1.8106 votes13 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.7407 votes8 discussions

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

Least important 1.5781 votes7 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Least important 1.3112 votes4 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.2103 votes4 discussions

Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.32.2k votes18 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.1153 votes3 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 1.82.1k votes18 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Least important 1.5128 votes1 discussion

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.22.1k votes29 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Least important 1.2162 votes9 discussions

Immigration Issues

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.2668 votes16 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.82.1k votes19 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Least important 1.7358 votes9 discussions

Migrant Children8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.5206 votes3 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Least important 1.4151 votes3 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.72.1k votes11 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Less important 2.22.2k votes26 discussions

Video Surveillance8yrs8Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Less important 1.92.1k votes7 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.3143 votes14 discussions

Civil Service8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.1115 votes3 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the German flag?

Least important 1148 votes5 discussions

Electoral Issues

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.42.2k votes20 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 1.91.9k votes11 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.72.2k votes17 discussions

Presidential Election8yrs8Y

Should the President be elected directly by the people?

Least important 1.5322 votes8 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.5164 votes2 discussions

Popular Vote8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.3117 votes5 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Least important 1.2139 votes3 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.1105 votes5 discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.92.1k votes15 discussions

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.62.2k votes15 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.52.1k votes6 discussions

National Railway8yrs8Y

Should the national railway be privatized?

Less important 1.92k votes16 discussions

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Germany assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.22.2k votes12 discussions

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

More important 3.42.2k votes19 discussions

School Truancy5yrs5Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Least important 1.21.8k votes37 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 1.21.9k votes7 discussions

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Least important 1.4770 votes38 discussions