Top Political Issues

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Immigration Issues

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn the Dutch language?

Most important 4.3840 votes7 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

More important 4710 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 3.5693 votes4 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.411.4k votes10 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Somewhat important 3.16.2k votes7 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 3296 votes1 discussion

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.74.1k votes7 discussions

Migrant Children8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.3834 votes1 discussion

Social Issues

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.9778 votes2 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.4856 votes1 discussion

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.3996 votes2 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.511.3k votes6 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.44.5k votes9 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.37k votes1 discussion

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.91.4k votes1 discussion

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

More important 3.8873 votes1 discussion

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.63.7k votes2 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.8k votes5 discussions

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 2.3732 votes3 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 2.311.5k 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 2.111.3k votes6 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.71.9k votes2 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.68.7k 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 2.9755 votes

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8845 votes5 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Somewhat important 2.6715 votes1 discussion

Video Surveillance8yrs8Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Somewhat important 2.611.2k votes4 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should the Netherlands withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 511.5k votes3 discussions

EU Authoritarian Sanctions8yrs8Y

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Somewhat important 3.1590 votes2 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 3531 votes

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9587 votes5 discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Somewhat important 2.94.8k votes13 discussions

EU Army6yrs6Y

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Somewhat important 2.8691 votes7 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.2911 votes

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 36.2k votes3 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.54.6k votes1 discussion

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.43.1k votes6 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.211.5k votes5 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.29.6k votes17 discussions

Electoral Issues

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 311.5k votes7 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.77.2k votes1 discussion

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.6366 votes

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.54.9k votes1 discussion

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.5835 votes2 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.5775 votes3 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Less important 211.1k votes2 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.911.4k 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 3.19k votes6 discussions

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.6352 votes4 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.5739 votes7 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.310.6k votes10 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.33.2k votes

EV Subsidies1yr1Y

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

Less important 1.9221 votes

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.5757 votes

Housing Issues

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 3.6292 votes

Rent Control6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.3353 votes

Green Spaces6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3278 votes1 discussion

Foreign Real Estate Investment6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.4203 votes

High density residential buildings8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.4299 votes2 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.26.9k votes12 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.611.5k votes5 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.411.3k votes5 discussions

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.9201 votes1 discussion

CRISPR Technology6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.7180 votes

Space Exploration7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.6233 votes

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should the Netherlands raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.911.4k votes13 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.110.6k votes21 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Somewhat important 2.9589 votes4 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81.1k votes

Four-day Workweek3yrs3Y

Should the Netherlands transition to a four-day workweek?

Somewhat important 2.8301 votes1 discussion

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should the Netherlands abolish the inheritance tax?

Somewhat important 2.7564 votes1 discussion

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.210.9k votes5 discussions

High Speed Rail6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.5288 votes

Eliminating Traffic Laws6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.4141 votes

GPS Vehicle Tracking6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.1129 votes2 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards6mos6MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Least important 1.7116 votes

Advanced Automotive Technology6mos6MO

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

Least important 1.6221 votes1 discussion

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Technological Issues

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.1533 votes

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Less important 2287 votes1 discussion

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.9160 votes1 discussion

Self Hosted Digital Wallets6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.6158 votes

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.6383 votes1 discussion

Artwork Investment Contracts3mos3MO

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 1.2141 votes

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Somewhat important 3.111.3k votes14 discussions

Student Exchange Programs7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.2595 votes1 discussion

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the Netherlands assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.311.4k votes3 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Less important 2548 votes1 discussion

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications6mos6MO

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

Less important 2283 votes3 discussions

National Identification System6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.9267 votes