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Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should the Netherlands withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 4.81.1k votes3 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

More important 3.4870 votes11 discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Less important 2.6428 votes13 discussions

Post Brexit UK8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.8308 votes3 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease military spending?

Least important 1.8198 votes1 discussion

Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9263 votes2 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.5110 votes1 discussion

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.4237 votes5 discussions

Medical Consensus2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.1511 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 21.1k votes6 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 1.81.1k votes2 discussions

Criminal Issues

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 31.1k votes5 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.4505 votes1 discussion

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.3250 votes6 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 1.9513 votes3 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Least important 1.8977 votes17 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 4.11.1k votes5 discussions

Social Issues

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Most important 5785 votes1 discussion

Niqāb10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.31.1k votes4 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.31.1k votes6 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.2300 votes9 discussions

Immigration Issues

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.41.1k votes10 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

More important 4742 votes7 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.2451 votes7 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should the Netherlands raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 51.1k votes13 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 31k votes21 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.2847 votes8 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.1886 votes

Video Surveillance8yrs8Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Somewhat important 3.31.1k votes4 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.1117 votes2 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 2.81.1k votes12 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.61.1k votes5 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.81.1k votes5 discussions

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Somewhat important 3.11.1k votes14 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.2660 votes1 discussion

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.51.1k votes7 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.2464 votes1 discussion

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Less important 2.21.1k votes2 discussions

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the Netherlands assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 31.1k votes3 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.81.1k 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?

More important 3.6842 votes6 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71k votes10 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.1306 votes

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 2.4838 votes12 discussions

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