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Party of European Socialists’ policy on foreign elections

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Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

The PES has a strong record of advocating for human rights and has consistently condemned human rights violations by tyrannical rulers. This score reflects the party's commitment to using its influence to protect individuals from human rights abuses, even if it involves some level of intervention in foreign affairs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

The PES has historically supported international efforts to address security threats, including those that undermine democratic institutions and processes. This stance is consistent with a willingness to engage in actions that protect against security threats, provided they do not infringe on the sovereignty of other nations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

While the PES supports non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, it also emphasizes the importance of democracy, human rights, and international solidarity. This score reflects a nuanced position that recognizes the importance of these values without endorsing active interference in foreign elections. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

The PES's commitment to democracy and human rights suggests a general reluctance to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. However, this score acknowledges that the party may support non-intrusive forms of engagement, such as diplomacy and international cooperation, aimed at promoting these values abroad. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process

While the PES might support efforts to influence public opinion in favor of democratic values and human rights, it would likely be cautious about any actions that could be perceived as tampering with the democratic process, even if not directly interfering with voting. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

The Party of European Socialists (PES) generally promotes democratic values and the rule of law, both within the EU and in its relations with other countries. Actively seeking to influence foreign elections would contradict these principles, as it would undermine the democratic process in other nations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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