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Social Issues

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Most important 521.3k votes2 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.9105k votes6 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

More important 4.1200k votes

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.9209k votes3 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.9208k votes7 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.725.1k votes2 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 435.1k votes

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.891.1k votes3 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 3.1209k votes6 discussions

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Somewhat important 2.922k votes1 discussion

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 2.822.5k votes4 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?

Somewhat important 2.7213k votes11 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.426.6k votes2 discussions

Greenhouse Emissions7mos7MO

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

More important 3.72.5k votes2 discussions

Food Waste6mos6MO

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

More important 3.62k 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 3.4218k votes5 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3201k votes9 discussions

Geoengineering6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.11.8k votes1 discussion

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Immigration Issues

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Somewhat important 3.318.1k votes5 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Somewhat important 3.3208k votes12 discussions

Freedom of Movement7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 32k votes

Common Asylum System7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 3.12k votes1 discussion

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 33.6k votes1 discussion

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.898.9k votes3 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Italy withdraw from the European Union?

More important 4208k votes7 discussions

Gaza ceasefire10mos10MO

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

More important 3.61.7k votes1 discussion

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.5204k votes8 discussions

Netanyahu Leadership8mos8MO

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

More important 3.51.5k votes

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Somewhat important 3.424.1k votes6 discussions

Weapon Sales Ethics10mos10MO

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

More important 3.41.8k votes

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Science Issues

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

More important 3.8941 votes

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 3.6208k votes8 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.932.4k votes1 discussion

CRISPR Technology6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.23.8k votes1 discussion

Space Exploration7mos7MO

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

Less important 1.937.9k votes1 discussion

Criminal Issues

Criminal Justice Use of AI6mos6MO

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

More important 3.51.9k votes1 discussion

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.3200k votes5 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7206k votes11 discussions

EU Legal System Integration7mos7MO

Should the EU move towards a more integrated legal system with uniform civil and criminal laws across all member states?

Somewhat important 2.82k votes1 discussion

Restorative Justice Programs6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.82.3k votes2 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.6200k votes2 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.583.4k votes5 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.526.8k votes4 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8209k votes12 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.79.9k votes

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.2206k votes1 discussion

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2209k votes8 discussions

Economic Issues

Equal Pay9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.88.6k votes

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

More important 47.6k votes

Youth Unemployment7mos7MO

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

More important 3.61.2k votes

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Italy raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.5206k votes15 discussions

Domestic Jobs8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.48.4k votes

Four-day Workweek3yrs3Y

Should Italy transition to a four-day workweek?

Somewhat important 3.313.5k votes2 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.985.7k votes4 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1108k votes8 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 3208k votes11 discussions

EU Federalism7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.92.2k votes

Term Limits11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8200k votes2 discussions

Political Advertising on Social Media5yrs5Y

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Less important 2.362.7k votes6 discussions

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Housing Issues

Green Spaces6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.35k votes

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.92.1k votes1 discussion

Rent Control6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.81.7k votes

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 2.73.2k votes

Homeless Shelters6mos6MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.52.3k votes

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.4205k votes15 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities6mos6MO

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

More important 3.9963 votes

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.4202k votes1 discussion

Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure6mos6MO

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

More important 3.4735 votes2 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.3940 votes

High Speed Rail6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.13k votes1 discussion

Smart Transportation Infrastructure6mos6MO

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

Somewhat important 2.9847 votes

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National Security Issues

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.730.3k votes1 discussion

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Italy assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.6207k votes3 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.431.3k votes1 discussion

National Identification System6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.6840 votes

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.14.1k votes1 discussion

Cross-border Payments6mos6MO

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 1.92.2k votes

Technological Issues

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 32.5k votes

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.821.4k votes

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?

Less important 25.6k votes

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.732.3k votes1 discussion

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.630.9k votes

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 14.7k votes

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Somewhat important 3.4209k votes13 discussions

Student Exchange Programs7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.741k votes