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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 4.4147 votes3 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.81.6k votes19 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

More important 3.4419 votes9 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn the German language?

Somewhat important 3108 votes8 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.2675 votes16 discussions

Migrant Children8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.7216 votes3 discussions

Electoral Issues

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Most important 51.6k votes17 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.81.6k votes20 discussions

Presidential Election8yrs8Y

Should the President be elected directly by the people?

Less important 2.4155 votes7 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.31.5k votes11 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.2104 votes2 discussions

Economic Issues

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.11.3k votes35 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 31.6k votes31 discussions

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

Somewhat important 2.7386 votes7 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Somewhat important 2.61k votes11 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Less important 1.8348 votes8 discussions

Social Issues

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.7992 votes22 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 31.6k votes10 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Somewhat important 31.5k votes20 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9627 votes11 discussions

Niqāb10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.6127 votes9 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.7118 votes21 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Least important 1.2127 votes12 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 2.71.5k votes14 discussions

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 2.51.2k 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?

Less important 2.31.5k votes14 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 2.2387 votes6 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.6234 votes3 discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 3.71.6k votes15 discussions

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.31.6k votes15 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

More important 4.2701 votes5 discussions

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Germany withdraw from the European Union?

More important 3.71.6k votes12 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.31.5k votes26 discussions

EU Authoritarian Sanctions8yrs8Y

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Somewhat important 2.6697 votes28 discussions

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Germany assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.91.6k votes12 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.71.5k votes11 discussions

Video Surveillance8yrs8Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Somewhat important 3.31.5k votes7 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 3.11.6k votes26 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.5104 votes14 discussions

Criminal Issues

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.41.6k votes29 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.41.5k votes18 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.41.6k votes18 discussions

Environmental Issues

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.51.2k votes32 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.51.5k 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?

Less important 2.41.6k votes24 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.7352 votes6 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.31.5k votes6 discussions

National Railway8yrs8Y

Should the national railway be privatized?

Least important 1.71.4k votes16 discussions

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Less important 2.61.6k votes19 discussions

School Truancy5yrs5Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Less important 2.11.3k votes37 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 11.4k 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 1.8720 votes38 discussions

High density residential buildings8mos8MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Least important 1.2116 votes5 discussions