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Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Germany withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 52.3k votes12 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.52.3k votes26 discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Somewhat important 31.2k votes5 discussions

EU Authoritarian Sanctions8yrs8Y

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Less important 2.51.1k votes28 discussions

European Union Countries8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.9175 votes3 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Germany increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 1.9150 votes8 discussions

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Social Issues

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.81.8k votes22 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

More important 3.62.3k votes10 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.52.2k votes20 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7753 votes11 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Less important 2.3218 votes12 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.7226 votes21 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

More important 3.5169 votes3 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.5687 votes16 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn the German language?

Less important 2.4124 votes8 discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Less important 2.3123 votes8 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Less important 2.2408 votes9 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Less important 22.3k votes19 discussions

Migrant Children8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.3193 votes3 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 2.92.3k votes14 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 2.6593 votes6 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2153 votes3 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Less important 1.9348 votes3 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 1.82.2k votes14 discussions

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Least important 1.71.8k votes9 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.72.3k votes11 discussions

Video Surveillance8yrs8Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Somewhat important 2.82.3k votes7 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 2.72.3k votes26 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Less important 1.8184 votes14 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the German flag?

Least important 1.7192 votes5 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Least important 1.5107 votes3 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.32.4k votes18 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.1171 votes3 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 22.2k votes18 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.82.3k votes29 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Least important 1.5146 votes1 discussion

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Least important 1.4189 votes9 discussions

Environmental Issues

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.9k votes32 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.32.3k 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 2.32.3k votes24 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2525 votes6 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.5146 votes1 discussion

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.2141 votes2 discussions

Electoral Issues

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.12.3k votes20 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.62.3k votes17 discussions

Presidential Election8yrs8Y

Should the President be elected directly by the people?

Less important 2.2303 votes7 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.12.1k votes11 discussions

Popular Vote8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.7130 votes5 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Least important 1.5152 votes3 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.5173 votes2 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.3123 votes5 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.62.3k votes31 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.21.9k votes35 discussions

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

Somewhat important 2.9752 votes7 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Somewhat important 2.61.5k votes11 discussions

Church Tax8yrs8Y

Should the church tax be abolished?

Less important 2.3142 votes13 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2558 votes8 discussions

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Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.22.3k votes15 discussions

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 32.3k votes15 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.82.3k votes6 discussions

National Railway8yrs8Y

Should the national railway be privatized?

Less important 22.2k votes16 discussions

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Germany assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.22.3k votes12 discussions

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Somewhat important 3.22.3k votes19 discussions

School Truancy5yrs5Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Less important 1.91.9k votes37 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 12k votes7 discussions

Housing Issues

High density residential buildings8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.4111 votes5 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Least important 1.3774 votes38 discussions