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Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Italy withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 5719 votes

EU Authoritarian Sanctions8yrs8Y

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Somewhat important 2.9558 votes

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8639 votes

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Italy increase or decrease military spending?

Least important 1.6143 votes

Social Issues

Death Penalty13yrs13Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.9723 votes

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 2.8363 votes

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7731 votes

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

Less important 2.1318 votes

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Most important 4.3719 votes

Lab Grown Meat10mos10MO

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

Less important 2.1362 votes

Space Exploration11mos11MO

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

Less important 1.9398 votes

Education Issues

Student Exchange Programs11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.6428 votes

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Less important 2.3721 votes

Immigration Issues

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.2513 votes

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Less important 2.1713 votes

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.7662 votes

National Security Issues

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense10mos10MO

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

Less important 2.3354 votes

Facial Recognition10mos10MO

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

Less important 2345 votes

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Italy assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 1.8713 votes

Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.3245 votes

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.1467 votes

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Less important 2721 votes

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Italian flag?

Least important 1.5702 votes

Healthcare Issues

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Less important 2.5721 votes

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 1.7673 votes

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Least important 1.6627 votes

Environmental Issues

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 2.4274 votes

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 1.9711 votes

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 1.8695 votes

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.5383 votes

Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should Italy raise taxes on the rich?

Less important 2.4713 votes

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Less important 1.9642 votes

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Less important 1.8251 votes

Labor Unions10yrs10Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Least important 1.4278 votes

Criminal Issues

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.9703 votes

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 1.8721 votes

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Least important 1.7667 votes

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.2314 votes

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.8728 votes

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.5716 votes

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.4410 votes

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.4356 votes

Advanced Automotive Technology10mos10MO

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

Least important 1.6317 votes

Congestion Pricing10mos10MO

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

Least important 1.5343 votes

Autonomous Vehicle Regulation10mos10MO

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

Least important 1.3223 votes

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence10mos10MO

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

Less important 2.1218 votes

Cryptocurrencies10mos10MO

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

Least important 1.4249 votes

Social Media Regulation10mos10MO

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

Least important 1.1319 votes

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 1158 votes

Housing Issues

Rent Control10mos10MO

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

Least important 1.6129 votes

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Least important 1.3704 votes

Foreign Real Estate Investment10mos10MO

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

Least important 1.3286 votes

High density residential buildings12mos12MO

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

Least important 1.2276 votes

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