the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Social › Animal Rights
Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect the treatment of animals |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Luis Montenegro voterbasePro-choice |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseLess, and provide more government funding |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseDecrease |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseLower |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Portugal transition to a four-day workweek?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseMore |
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should Portugal remain in NATO?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Party’s support baseNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance
Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Portuguese citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Portugal, have the right to vote?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, but only after living in the country for 10 years |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, but decrease the amount |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
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?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Party’s support baseNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Portugal be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Portugal provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, but only for medical use |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
Foreign Policy › Backstop
Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should Portugal continue to support Israel?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseBoth equally |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Portugal increase or decrease military spending?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseIncrease |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › 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)?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
the Economy › Decentralized 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?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes, but with more transparency |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Greece Bailout
Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?
Luis Montenegro voterbaseYes |
