Big {Political} Data

Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?

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

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

Citizenship Test

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

EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Skilled Immigrants

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

Dual Citizenship

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

Should the EU establish a common asylum system with standardized procedures and shared responsibilities among member states?

Voter Turnout

Will you be voting in the next election?

Criminal Politicians

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

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Candidate Transparency

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

Campaign Finance

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

Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Transgender Athletes

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

Animal Rights

Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?

Gender Transition

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

Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

LGBT Adoption Rights

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

Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

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

Niqāb

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

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the EU increase funding for cultural initiatives that promote European heritage and diversity?

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

Corporate Tax

Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

Taxes

Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?

Should the EU implement a union-wide policy to combat youth unemployment specifically?

Welfare

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

Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

Government Spending

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

Inheritance Tax

Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?

Should the EU adopt a shared fiscal policy and budget among member states to stabilize the economy?

Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

Should the EU prioritize achieving complete energy independence from non-EU countries?

Should Portugal transition to a four-day workweek?

Offshore Banking

Should Portuguese citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should the EU impose strict trade rules on China in order to protect its economy?

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

Should there be a minimum corporate tax rate set across the EU to avoid tax competition between member states?

Do you believe there should be an EU-wide tax on financial transactions

Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

Do you support the negotiation of trade agreements that include strict labor and environmental standards?

Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

Should the EU prioritize the completion of a single digital market to ensure uniform access to digital services across all member states?

Decentralised Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

Should the EU create a capital market union?

Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Do you support the increase of the EU budget for student exchange programs like Erasmus+?

European Union

Should Portugal withdraw from the European Union?

NATO

Should Portugal remain in NATO?

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

Should Portugal provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Mandatory Military Service

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

Military Spending

Should Portugal increase or decrease military spending?

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Should the EU should form its own army independent of NATO?

European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Israel

Should Portugal continue to support Israel?

Foreign Aid

Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

European Union Countries

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

Should the EU take a more active stance in foreign conflicts where human rights violations are reported?

Do you support further enlargement of the EU to include more countries from the Western Balkans?

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

Should the EU work towards a closer relationship with the UK post-Brexit, including potential re-entry?

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Backstop

Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?

Post Brexit UK

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

Healthcare Privatisation

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

Mental Health

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

World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

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?

Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Government Surveillance

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

Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Social Media Regulation

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

Should the EU take steps towards a more federal structure, similar to the United States of America?

Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?

Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should the EU enforce a universal right to repair for all electronic devices sold in its member states?

Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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

Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

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?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Homeless Encampments

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

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

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

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

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

Foreign Assassination

Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

Defunding the Police

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

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

Prison Overcrowding

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

Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should the EU move towards a more integrated legal system with uniform civil and criminal laws across all member states?

Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Should the EU cut greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050?

Environmental Regulation

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

Should the EU create an energy union?

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

Animal Testing

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

Corporate Subsidies

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

Plastic Product Ban

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

Fracking

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

Genetically Modified Foods

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

Should the EU impose stricter limitations on fishing quotas to preserve marine ecosystems?

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

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

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

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

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

Should the European Union maintain its 20% retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in response to U.S. tariffs on EU exports?

Should the EU redirect tariff revenue to support industries and workers impacted by U.S. trade restrictions?

Should the EU exempt critical sectors, like pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, from its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods?

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

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

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

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

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

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?