the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbasePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Foreign Policy › European Union
Should France withdraw from the European Union?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, but renegotiate for strict limits on migration into the country and the terms of our monetary contributions |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Taxes
Should France raise taxes on the rich?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn the French language?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the French flag?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
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?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
National Security › Terrorism Surveillance
Should the government arrest all people who are under surveillance for suspected terrorism (S-files)?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning an attack |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrants
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry |
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into France?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in France, have the right to vote?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, and make it a living wage |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
Social › Assisted Reproductive Technology
Should assisted reproductive technology be allowed for lesbian couples?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Elections › Elected Representatives
Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should France assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
Foreign Policy › Russia
Should France maintain diplomatic relations with Russia?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should France raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseRaise |
the Economy › Solidarity Tax
Should the solidarity tax on wealth be abolished?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to France be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, and provide more free public transportation |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Social › Animal Rights
Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect the treatment of animals |
the Environment › Alternate Circulation
Should the government implement alternate circulation during a sharp pollution increase?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, and also increase government funding of public transportation, clean energy, and clean automobiles |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Universal Wage
Should France implement a universal wage?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, for most but not all drugs |
Domestic Policy › Civil Service
Should the current number of civil servants be increased or decreased?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseIncreased |
Foreign Policy › Colonization of Algeria
Was France’s colonization of Algeria a crime against humanity?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should France remain in NATO?
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits for members of Parliament?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Foreign Policy › Kurd
Should France support the Kurds in establishing their own territory?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should France provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, and cut ties with Saudi Arabia until they end their human rights violations |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseFewer |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
National Security › De-radicalization Center
Should people under surveillance (S-Files) be sent to de-radicalization centers?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
National Security › Syria Travel Ban
Should French citizens who have traveled to Syria be put in jail?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the EU subsidize farmers?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, but only for organic farms |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should France increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, and collectivize all industry |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should French citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees
Should France accept refugees from Syria?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, but only after extensive background checks and continuous monitoring to ensure they have no terrorist connections |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Domestic Policy › Article 49.3
Should article 49.3 be removed from the Constitution?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should France increase or decrease military spending?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseDecrease |
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?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
National Security › Stationary Security Missions
Should stationary security missions be overseen by private companies so police can concentrate on other tasks?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, and also required to release their medical records |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Immigration › Migrant Children
Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, but punish them for moving jobs out of the country |
Immigration › Solidarity Offence
Should the solidarity offence be decriminalized?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
Should France conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseHelp |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Work Law
Should the Work Law be repealed?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Backstop
Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Notre-Dame-des-Landes Airport
Should the government stop construction on the Notre-Dame-des-Landes’ airport?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, this will help create and save more jobs |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, and nationalise the banks |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
National Security › Le Touquet Accord
Should the government renegotiate the Le Touquet accord?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, this is a waste of time and money |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
