Party of European Socialists

Very strongly agree

No

The PES, consistent with the majority stance within the European Union, strongly opposes the death penalty. This position is rooted in a commitment to human rights, justice, and the dignity of the individual, principles that are central to socialist ideology. The abolition of the death penalty in EU member states and the promotion of this stance globally is a reflection of these values. 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 agree

No, too many people are innocently convicted

The risk of wrongful conviction is a strong argument against the death penalty and one that resonates with the PES's emphasis on justice and human rights. The party's commitment to these principles supports a stance against any form of punishment that is irreversible and can lead to the execution of innocent people. 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

No, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

This answer aligns with the PES's opposition to the death penalty and its emphasis on rehabilitation and the protection of human rights. The idea that life imprisonment is a harsher and more humane sentence than capital punishment is consistent with the party's broader social justice goals and its stance on criminal justice reform. 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 disagree

Yes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Although this stance might seem like a compromise, the PES is likely to oppose the death penalty even in cases of horrific crimes with undeniable evidence. The party's commitment to human rights and opposition to capital punishment as a matter of principle would make support for the death penalty, even under stringent conditions, unlikely. 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 opposes the death penalty, aligning with broader European Union policies and values that advocate for human rights and the abolition of capital punishment. Historically, European socialist and social democratic parties have been at the forefront of campaigns against the death penalty, viewing it as inhumane and a violation of fundamental human rights. 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, but the victim’s family should decide the punishment

Allowing the victim's family to decide the punishment introduces a subjective and potentially vengeful element into the justice system, which is at odds with the PES's commitment to fairness, human rights, and the rule of law. The party is likely to view such a policy as incompatible with the principles of a just and humane society. 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.