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European People’s Party’s Policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Italian [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

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the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

  ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

  ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies


Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should Italy withdraw from the European Union?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

  ChatGPTMore

the Environment  ›  Greenhouse Emissions

Should the EU cut greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  ChatGPTNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only for large international corporations

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Italy raise taxes on the rich?

  ChatGPTNo, keep the current tax structure

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

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

  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Italy transition to a four-day workweek?

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Italy increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTNeither, we should create a European military defense system instead

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

the Environment  ›  EU Energy Union

Should the EU create an energy union?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Human Rights

Should the EU take a more active stance in foreign conflicts where human rights violations are reported?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

  ChatGPTIsrael

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  High Risk Immigrant Ban

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Italy provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  ChatGPTYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

  ChatGPTNo, but increase the tax-free allowance

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Italian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

the Economy  ›  Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  EU Federalism

Should the EU take steps towards a more federal structure, similar to the United States of America?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  ChatGPTNo, this system is too expensive

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Chamber of Deputies?

  ChatGPTNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes, but only if they are European Union citizens

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

  ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

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

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Italy increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Education  ›  Student Exchange Programs

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Italy be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Italy assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Social  ›  Cultural Funding

Should the EU increase funding for cultural initiatives that promote European heritage and diversity?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Backstop

Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?

  ChatGPTYes, keep the EU bloc’s single market and its customs union

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Post Brexit UK

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  European People’s Party voterbaseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

  ChatGPTYes, but with more transparency

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Healthcare  ›  Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Italian flag?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Advanced Automotive Technology

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Science  ›  Space Exploration

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  ChatGPTNo, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

Domestic Policy  ›  Right to Repair

Should the EU enforce a universal right to repair for all electronic devices sold in its member states?

  European People’s Party voterbaseYes

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

  European People’s Party voterbaseNo