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Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Most important 55.8k votes4 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

More important 45.5k votes3 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.55.3k votes

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.2819 votes

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.6191 votes2 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.2175 votes

Immigration Issues

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.63.6k votes

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?

More important 42.7k votes2 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

More important 3.65.7k votes4 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Somewhat important 3.1174 votes1 discussion

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.6972 votes1 discussion

High Risk Immigrant Ban1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6130 votes3 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.3206 votes3 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Video Surveillance9yrs9Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

More important 3.45.2k votes

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?

More important 3.45.7k votes1 discussion

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.1241 votes

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Less important 2.45.8k votes5 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.4205 votes

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2202 votes1 discussion

Political Advertising on Social Media5yrs5Y

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Least important 1.2120 votes

Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.95.8k votes12 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.8951 votes

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.15.8k votes2 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 1.94.5k votes

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Least important 1.8308 votes

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Least important 1.4171 votes

Medical Consensus2yrs2Y

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

Least important 1.3103 votes

Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.75.8k votes3 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 35.6k votes2 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.94.8k votes

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Least important 1.5117 votes1 discussion

Domestic Jobs8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.3117 votes1 discussion

Government Pensions9yrs9Y

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Least important 1.2107 votes

Criminal Issues

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.85.8k votes6 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.44.8k votes4 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.11k votes

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.11k votes2 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2514 votes

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 1.94.4k votes1 discussion

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

More important 3.75.8k votes3 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.54.9k votes1 discussion

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.75.6k votes1 discussion

Animal Rights9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2220 votes4 discussions

Death Penalty13yrs13Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Least important 1.8207 votes1 discussion

Niqāb10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.7120 votes

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Environmental Issues

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.55.8k votes3 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.45.7k votes7 discussions

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.25.1k votes

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Less important 1.9116 votes1 discussion

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.6228 votes

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.4387 votes

Foreign Policy Issues

NATO8yrs8Y

Should Portugal remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 3.41.1k votes

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Less important 2570 votes1 discussion

EU Army6yrs6Y

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Less important 25.2k votes10 discussions

Weapon Sales Ethics1yr1Y

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

Less important 1.8142 votes1 discussion

EU Authoritarian Sanctions8yrs8Y

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Least important 1.63.4k votes2 discussions

Post Brexit UK8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.5466 votes

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Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Most important 4.45.8k votes

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.35.8k votes2 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.65.8k votes3 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.55.7k votes2 discussions

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.34.5k votes2 discussions

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 25.7k votes1 discussion