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Foreign Policy › European Union

Should Germany withdraw from the European Union?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

9>9 Personal answerPro-choice

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

9>9 Personal answerNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but the victim’s family should decide the punishment

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

9>9 Personal answerYes, as well as large corporations

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only by court order

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

the Economy › Church Tax

Should the church tax be abolished?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but with parental permission

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

9>9 Personal answerYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

9>9 Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

9>9 Personal answerNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Germany increase or decrease military spending?

9>9 Personal answerDecrease

Social › Niqāb

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

9>9 Personal answerYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

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?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

9>9 Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs

Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

Immigration › EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

9>9 Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

9>9 Personal answerFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Science › Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

9>9 Personal answerYes

National Security › Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but an ethics board must be present and data must not be stored beyond a certain duration of time.

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

9>9 Personal answerYes, it is double taxation

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should Germany assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

Foreign Policy › European Union Countries

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Immigration › Freedom of Movement

Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

9>9 Personal answerYes

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?

9>9 Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

9>9 Personal answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

National Security › National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but the utmost precaution needs to be taken.

Immigration › Migrant Children

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

9>9 Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but there needs to be human intervention at some level - especially in critical or potentially lethal situations. Ethics teams should be involved.

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

9>9 Personal answerYes

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Education › School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Technology › Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

Science › Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

National Security › Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but there should be a limit. Both (or more) parties must also be contactable.

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

9>9 Personal answerYes, the government should screen cryptocurrencies before circulation to ensure legitimate value and exchange rates

Science › CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Science › Space Exploration

Should the EU invest more heavily in its own space exploration and satellite programs?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

9>9 Personal answerYes

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Should Germany withdraw from the European Union?

What is your stance on abortion?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should the church tax be abolished?

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Should Germany increase or decrease military spending?

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

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

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

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

Should Germany assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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

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

Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

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

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

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

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

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

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

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

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

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

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

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

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

Should the EU invest more heavily in its own space exploration and satellite programs?

Do you support charter schools?

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

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