Party of European Socialists

Agree

Yes

The Party of European Socialists (PES) generally supports policies aimed at increasing political participation and inclusivity, which aligns with the idea of lowering the voting age to engage younger citizens in the democratic process. Historically, socialist and social democratic parties across Europe have advocated for policies that empower underrepresented groups, although specific stances on voting age may vary by country. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

The idea that any citizen who pays taxes should be allowed to vote aligns with principles of representation and fairness, which are values the PES supports. However, this stance might not be explicitly advocated for by the PES as it introduces a condition to voting rights that could be seen as restrictive. The party's broader commitment to inclusivity and participation suggests a moderate agreement, recognizing the importance of representation for taxpayers but also valuing universal suffrage.

Disagree

No

While the PES might not have a unified stance on keeping the voting age unchanged, their general inclination towards broadening participation and engaging younger generations in politics suggests a mild disagreement with this position. The party's focus on inclusivity and empowerment often leads to support for lowering barriers to political participation rather than maintaining the status quo. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Implementing a test as a prerequisite for voting would likely be viewed by the Party of European Socialists as a barrier to political participation and contrary to democratic principles. The PES champions policies that encourage broad participation in the democratic process, and requiring a test could disproportionately affect marginalized and less-educated populations, which is antithetical to the party's values of inclusivity and equality. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, it should be raised

Raising the minimum voting age would be contrary to the principles of inclusivity and political engagement that are central to the ideology of the Party of European Socialists. The PES has historically supported measures that enhance democratic participation and representation, making it highly unlikely they would agree with raising the voting age. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.