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Immigration Issues

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn the Dutch language?

Most important 4.3852 votes7 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

More important 4708 votes2 discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.6690 votes4 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

Should immigrants to the Netherlands be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

More important 3.511.7k votes10 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Somewhat important 3.16.6k votes8 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?

Somewhat important 3.1307 votes1 discussion

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.74.5k votes7 discussions

Migrant Children8yrs8Y

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

Less important 2.4836 votes1 discussion

Social Issues

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.9774 votes2 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.4873 votes1 discussion

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 4.2990 votes2 discussions

Death Penalty13yrs13Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.511.6k votes6 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

More important 3.44.5k votes9 discussions

Euthanasia12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.47.1k votes1 discussion

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.81.4k votes1 discussion

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

More important 3.8877 votes1 discussion

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.73.9k votes2 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.8k votes5 discussions

World Health Organization5yrs5Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 2.4759 votes3 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 2.311.7k votes2 discussions

Medical Consensus2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.34.3k votes2 discussions

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 2.211.6k votes6 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should the Netherlands withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 511.7k votes3 discussions

EU Authoritarian Sanctions8yrs8Y

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Somewhat important 3.2571 votes2 discussions

Foreign Elections7yrs7Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 3533 votes

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9576 votes5 discussions

EU Army6yrs6Y

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Somewhat important 2.9710 votes7 discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Somewhat important 2.94.6k votes13 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.71.9k votes2 discussions

Government Surveillance12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.68.9k votes

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)?

Somewhat important 2.9761 votes

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9832 votes5 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Somewhat important 2.7717 votes1 discussion

Video Surveillance9yrs9Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Somewhat important 2.611.4k votes4 discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing11mos11MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Most important 4.3777 votes

Rent Control11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 3.3486 votes

Green Spaces11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 3.1290 votes1 discussion

Foreign Real Estate Investment11mos11MO

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Somewhat important 3518 votes2 discussions

High density residential buildings1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Somewhat important 2.6326 votes3 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies11mos11MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.3205 votes

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Criminal Issues

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.2909 votes

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 36.3k votes3 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.65.1k votes1 discussion

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.42.9k votes6 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.311.7k votes5 discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.29.7k votes17 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.811.7k votes4 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 3.29.4k votes6 discussions

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7386 votes4 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.5726 votes7 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.43k votes

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.410.8k votes10 discussions

EV Subsidies2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2239 votes

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.6758 votes

Electoral Issues

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 311.7k votes7 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.87.2k votes1 discussion

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.65.1k votes1 discussion

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.6406 votes

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.5819 votes2 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.4781 votes3 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Less important 2.111.3k votes2 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.611.7k votes5 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.411.6k votes5 discussions

Genetic Engineering11mos11MO

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

Less important 2223 votes1 discussion

CRISPR Technology11mos11MO

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

Less important 1.9266 votes

Lab Grown Meat11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.7431 votes

Space Exploration12mos12MO

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

Least important 1.7266 votes1 discussion

Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should the Netherlands raise taxes on the rich?

More important 411.6k votes13 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.110.9k votes21 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Somewhat important 2.9547 votes4 discussions

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should the Netherlands abolish the inheritance tax?

Somewhat important 2.9517 votes1 discussion

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should the Netherlands raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Somewhat important 2.91.1k votes

Four-day Workweek3yrs3Y

Should the Netherlands transition to a four-day workweek?

Somewhat important 2.8313 votes1 discussion

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National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the Netherlands assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.311.6k votes3 discussions

Facial Recognition11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.4490 votes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.11k votes2 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.1312 votes3 discussions

National Identification System11mos11MO

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

Less important 2288 votes

Transportation Issues

Eliminating Traffic Laws11mos11MO

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

Somewhat important 3.4477 votes

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.310.7k votes5 discussions

High Speed Rail11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.6298 votes

GPS Vehicle Tracking11mos11MO

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

Less important 2.4182 votes2 discussions

Bicycles and Bike Lanes11mos11MO

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

Less important 2104 votes

Distracted Driving Penalties11mos11MO

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

Less important 2373 votes1 discussion

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Technological Issues

Data Privacy11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 3.21k votes

Social Media Regulation11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.3676 votes1 discussion

Ethical Artificial Intelligence11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.1180 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 1.7170 votes

Cryptocurrencies11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.6864 votes1 discussion

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 1.1222 votes

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Somewhat important 3.111.6k votes14 discussions

Student Exchange Programs12mos12MO

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

Less important 21.1k votes1 discussion