the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
Social › Animal Rights
Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect the treatment of animals |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Marisa Matias voterbasePro-choice |
Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Portugal withdraw from the European Union?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
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?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Marisa Matias voterbaseLess |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, and increase penalties for hate speech |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Marisa Matias voterbaseDecrease, but only on food and medicine |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Marisa Matias voterbaseIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, and provide more free public transportation |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Portugal transition to a four-day workweek?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Party’s support baseYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Marisa Matias voterbaseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
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?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
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?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should Portugal remain in NATO?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance
Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, but only in places where crime rates are high |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Marisa Matias 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?
Marisa Matias 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?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?
Marisa Matias 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?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Portugal, have the right to vote?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Marisa Matias voterbaseHelp |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Portugal increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Marisa Matias voterbaseIncrease |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, and nationalise the banks |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse |
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?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Portugal be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Portugal provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
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?
Marisa Matias voterbaseIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Backstop
Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, keep the EU bloc’s single market and its customs union |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should Portugal continue to support Israel?
Marisa Matias voterbaseWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Marisa Matias voterbasePalestine |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, but everyone should still wear a mask |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Portugal increase or decrease military spending?
Marisa Matias voterbaseDecrease |
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
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)?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
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?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo, it provides too high of risk for criminal activity |
Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency
Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes, but more priority should be given to food safety and environmental protection |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Marisa Matias voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Greece Bailout
Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?
Marisa Matias voterbaseYes |
