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Social Issues

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 591.4k votes6 discussions

Euthanasia12yrs12Y

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

Most important 4.921.1k votes2 discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

More important 4.1200k votes

Death Penalty13yrs13Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.9203k votes7 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.8205k votes4 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.624.9k votes2 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

More important 435.5k votes

Healthcare Privatization10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.859.4k votes3 discussions

Marijuana14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 3.1206k votes6 discussions

World Health Organization5yrs5Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Somewhat important 2.823k votes1 discussion

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?

Somewhat important 2.8203k votes11 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 2.822k votes4 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

More important 3.4205k votes14 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Somewhat important 3.318.3k votes5 discussions

High Risk Immigrant Ban2yrs2Y

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 3.15.1k votes1 discussion

Freedom of Movement1yr1Y

Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?

Somewhat important 32.9k votes1 discussion

Citizenship Test10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9129k votes4 discussions

Common Asylum System1yr1Y

Should the EU establish a common asylum system with standardized procedures and shared responsibilities among member states?

Somewhat important 32.9k votes1 discussion

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Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Italy withdraw from the European Union?

More important 4204k votes7 discussions

Mandatory Military Service10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.5206k votes8 discussions

Gaza ceasefire1yr1Y

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

More important 3.52.3k votes1 discussion

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Somewhat important 3.323.5k votes6 discussions

Weapon Sales Ethics1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 3.32.3k votes

Ukraine and Nato3yrs3Y

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Somewhat important 3.211.9k votes3 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.326.2k votes3 discussions

Greenhouse Emissions1yr1Y

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

More important 3.63.1k votes2 discussions

Food Waste1yr1Y

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

More important 3.52.9k votes1 discussion

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 3.4219k votes5 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3208k votes9 discussions

Geoengineering1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 32.5k votes1 discussion

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Science Issues

Genetic Engineering1yr1Y

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

More important 3.83.1k votes

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 3.6205k votes8 discussions

Lab Grown Meat1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.863.6k votes1 discussion

CRISPR Technology1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.14.8k votes1 discussion

Space Exploration1yr1Y

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

Less important 1.968k votes1 discussion

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.587.2k votes5 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.426k votes4 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9205k votes12 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.811.1k votes

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.2203k votes1 discussion

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2207k votes9 discussions

Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.3200k votes5 discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI1yr1Y

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

More important 3.52.7k votes1 discussion

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7202k votes12 discussions

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.7202k votes2 discussions

Restorative Justice Programs1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.83.6k votes2 discussions

Private Prisons7yrs7Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.634.4k votes1 discussion

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Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance12yrs12Y

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

More important 467.3k votes5 discussions

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1133k votes8 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 3205k votes11 discussions

Term Limits12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8200k votes2 discussions

EU Federalism1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.93k votes

Flag Burning9yrs9Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Italian flag?

Less important 2.3210k votes5 discussions

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Economic Issues

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.88.2k votes

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

More important 3.97.9k votes

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should Italy raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.5202k votes16 discussions

Youth Unemployment1yr1Y

Should the EU implement a union-wide policy to combat youth unemployment specifically?

More important 3.51.6k votes1 discussion

Four-day Workweek4yrs4Y

Should Italy transition to a four-day workweek?

Somewhat important 3.215.2k votes2 discussions

Domestic Jobs9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.18.1k votes

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Housing Issues

Green Spaces1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 3.26.1k votes

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.83k votes1 discussion

Affordable Housing1yr1Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 2.74.2k votes

Rent Control1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.618.6k votes

Homeless Shelters1yr1Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.62.9k votes

Homeless Encampments4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.4202k votes16 discussions

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National Security Issues

Facial Recognition1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.761.2k votes1 discussion

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Italy assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.6203k votes4 discussions

National Identification System1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.72.8k votes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.461.6k votes2 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.15k votes1 discussion

Cross-border Payments1yr1Y

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)?

Less important 1.83.2k votes

Transportation Issues

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities1yr1Y

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

More important 3.81.6k votes

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.4203k votes1 discussion

Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure1yr1Y

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

Somewhat important 3.41.6k votes3 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.6k votes

High Speed Rail1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 34.6k votes1 discussion

Electric Vehicle Mandates1yr1Y

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

Somewhat important 2.71.4k votes1 discussion

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Technological Issues

Data Privacy1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.94.3k votes

Ethical Artificial Intelligence1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.841.9k votes

Self Hosted Digital Wallets1yr1Y

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

Less important 213.3k votes

Cryptocurrencies1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.739.2k votes1 discussion

Social Media Regulation1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.657.1k votes

Artwork Investment Contracts11mos11MO

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 131.2k votes

Education Issues

University Tuition10yrs10Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Somewhat important 3.4206k votes13 discussions

Student Exchange Programs1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.672k votes

Current Events Issues

US Retaliatory Tariffs3mos3MO

Should the European Union maintain its 20% retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in response to U.S. tariffs on EU exports?

Less important 2.410.1k votes

Tariff Exemptions3mos3MO

Should the EU exempt critical sectors, like pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, from its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods?

Less important 2.29.9k votes

Tariff Revenue3mos3MO

Should the EU redirect tariff revenue to support industries and workers impacted by U.S. trade restrictions?

Less important 2.19.9k votes