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Foreign Policy Issues

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Most important 5616 votes13 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Most important 4.9988 votes11 discussions

European Union11yrs11Y

Should the Netherlands withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 4.21.4k votes3 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the Netherlands increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 2.4230 votes1 discussion

Post Brexit UK8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.9277 votes4 discussions

Immigration Issues

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.51.4k votes10 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Most important 4.3738 votes8 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn the Dutch language?

Somewhat important 3.3105 votes7 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.3446 votes7 discussions

Migrant Children8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.7117 votes1 discussion

Healthcare Issues

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Most important 4.4199 votes5 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 2.21.4k votes2 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.2417 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?

Least important 1.71.4k votes6 discussions

Medical Consensus2yrs2Y

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

Least important 1.8461 votes2 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.6151 votes1 discussion

Criminal Issues

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9442 votes6 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.61.4k votes5 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.21.1k votes17 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2489 votes1 discussion

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Least important 1.6750 votes3 discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 4.21.4k votes5 discussions

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.91.4k votes5 discussions

Social Issues

Niqāb10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.31.3k votes4 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3479 votes9 discussions

Death Penalty13yrs13Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.21.3k votes6 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1854 votes1 discussion

Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.91.1k votes

Video Surveillance9yrs9Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Somewhat important 3.11.3k votes4 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Less important 2.41.4k votes12 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Less important 1.9179 votes2 discussions

Electoral Issues

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.71.4k votes7 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8851 votes1 discussion

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Less important 2.51.3k votes2 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.8568 votes1 discussion

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the Netherlands assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.71.4k votes3 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should the Netherlands raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.91.4k votes13 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

More important 3.41.3k votes21 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.31.1k votes8 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.3128 votes

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.51.3k votes5 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.4k votes4 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.3k votes10 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.3994 votes6 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.3420 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 2.1829 votes12 discussions

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Less important 1.81.3k votes14 discussions