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Social Issues

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 55.4k votes

Animal Rights9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.36k votes4 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.357.9k votes3 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 457.2k votes1 discussion

Death Penalty13yrs13Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.95.4k votes1 discussion

Euthanasia12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.951.7k votes1 discussion

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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?

Somewhat important 3.257.8k votes4 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.912.3k votes

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.653.1k votes3 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.64.1k votes

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.62.4k votes2 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.452.2k votes

Healthcare Issues

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

More important 4.215.2k votes

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.457.4k votes12 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 2.64.1k votes

World Health Organization5yrs5Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 2.56k 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 2.457.5k votes2 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.42k votes

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 43.7k votes1 discussion

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.957.1k votes7 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.857.6k votes3 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.66.3k votes

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.24k votes

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.21.5k votes

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Less important 250.1k votes

EV Subsidies2yrs2Y

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

Less important 1.91.2k votes

Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 4.14k votes

Government Surveillance12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.44.5k votes

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.74.9k votes1 discussion

Video Surveillance9yrs9Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Less important 2.653.3k votes

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Less important 2.357.5k votes5 discussions

Net Neutrality11yrs11Y

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)?

Less important 2.32.7k votes

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Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Portugal withdraw from the European Union?

More important 3.91.9k votes

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.12.6k votes

Foreign Elections7yrs7Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 2.91.9k votes

Weapon Sales Ethics1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.1k votes1 discussion

European Commission8yrs8Y

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

Somewhat important 2.83.7k votes

NATO8yrs8Y

Should Portugal remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 2.711.8k votes

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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Somewhat important 2.95.6k votes1 discussion

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Less important 2.455.9k votes5 discussions

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?

Less important 2.41.4k votes3 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.39.6k votes1 discussion

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.229.6k votes

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?

Less important 2.221.5k votes2 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.23.2k votes3 discussions

Economic Issues

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

More important 3.52k votes

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 3.257.2k votes3 discussions

Economic Stimulus11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 31.6k votes

VAT Rates9yrs9Y

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Somewhat important 2.91.5k votes1 discussion

Four-day Workweek3yrs3Y

Should Portugal transition to a four-day workweek?

Somewhat important 2.91.4k votes

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Somewhat important 2.73.1k votes

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing11mos11MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 3.6980 votes

Rent Control11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.7377 votes1 discussion

Homeless Shelters11mos11MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.5373 votes

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies11mos11MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.31.5k votes2 discussions

Green Spaces11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.2222 votes

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.138.5k votes2 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.256.3k votes3 discussions

Genetic Engineering11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.7574 votes

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.656.6k votes2 discussions

Lab Grown Meat11mos11MO

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

Less important 1.9971 votes

CRISPR Technology11mos11MO

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

Least important 1.71.8k votes

Space Exploration12mos12MO

Should the EU invest more heavily in its own space exploration and satellite programs?

Least important 1.7522 votes

Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 36.9k votes

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.257.7k votes6 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.149k votes4 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.110.4k votes

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.145.5k votes1 discussion

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Less important 210.9k votes2 discussions

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.557.3k votes1 discussion

Facial Recognition11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.21.9k votes

National Identification System11mos11MO

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

Less important 2452 votes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense11mos11MO

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

Less important 1.8464 votes

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.61.6k votes

Cross-border Payments11mos11MO

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)?

Least important 1.6150 votes

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.6423 votes

Data Privacy11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.61.8k votes

Cryptocurrencies11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.8374 votes

Social Media Regulation11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.82k votes1 discussion

Self Hosted Digital Wallets10mos10MO

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

Least important 1.61.9k votes

Artwork Investment Contracts7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.3244 votes

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.257.8k votes3 discussions

High Speed Rail11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.5702 votes

Diesel Emission Standards11mos11MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Least important 1.81.2k votes1 discussion

Fuel Efficiency Requirements11mos11MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Least important 1.6156 votes

Electric Vehicle Mandates11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.6244 votes

Congestion Pricing11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.6287 votes

Frequent Flier Regulation7mos7MO

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

Least important 11.4k votes

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

More important 3.657.9k votes

Student Exchange Programs12mos12MO

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

Less important 2.32.4k votes