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Social Issues

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 5287 votes1 discussion

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.9330 votes1 discussion

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Most important 4.44.7k votes5 discussions

Assisted Reproductive Technology8yrs8Y

Should assisted reproductive technology be allowed for lesbian couples?

More important 4.14.6k votes6 discussions

Animal Rights9yrs9Y

Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?

More important 3.4449 votes2 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3201 votes

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.31k votes5 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.83.5k votes5 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.34.6k votes11 discussions

Alternate Circulation8yrs8Y

Should the government implement alternate circulation during a sharp pollution increase?

Somewhat important 2.92.3k votes4 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9544 votes3 discussions

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.62.3k votes

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.3273 votes

Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

More important 42.2k votes2 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.21.6k votes2 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.12.8k votes3 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.24.4k votes5 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 23.5k votes11 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Least important 1.6204 votes6 discussions

Economic Issues

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Most important 4.74k votes5 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.54.6k votes4 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should France raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.5149 votes4 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should France raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Somewhat important 3.34.6k votes3 discussions

Work Law8yrs8Y

Should the Work Law be repealed?

Least important 1.7123 votes2 discussions

Domestic Jobs8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.6162 votes1 discussion

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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 4.1597 votes2 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.84.7k votes5 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.74.1k votes

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Less important 2.34.5k votes3 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 1.9347 votes1 discussion

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.7238 votes2 discussions

Elected Representatives8yrs8Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Least important 1.5347 votes2 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.43.1k votes2 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.5165 votes

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 2.44.7k votes3 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?

Less important 2.44.7k votes1 discussion

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 2.11.5k votes1 discussion

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Least important 1.5187 votes1 discussion

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Least important 1.5153 votes

Domestic Policy Issues

Article 49.38yrs8Y

Should article 49.3 be removed from the Constitution?

More important 3.54.2k votes5 discussions

Civil Service8yrs8Y

Should the current number of civil servants be increased or decreased?

Somewhat important 3.24k votes6 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Somewhat important 2.6451 votes2 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Less important 2.4103 votes

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Less important 1.9120 votes2 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the French flag?

Less important 1.94.7k votes4 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.24.2k votes3 discussions

NATO8yrs8Y

Should France remain in NATO?

Less important 2.64.3k votes2 discussions

Colonization of Algeria8yrs8Y

Was France’s colonization of Algeria a crime against humanity?

Less important 2.1120 votes8 discussions

EU Army6yrs6Y

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Less important 24.6k votes10 discussions

Kurd8yrs8Y

Should France support the Kurds in establishing their own territory?

Least important 1.6126 votes7 discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Least important 1.6115 votes2 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Least important 1.4174 votes1 discussion

Immigration Issues

Migrant Children8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.24.5k votes3 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.84.5k votes3 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.9210 votes2 discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

Less important 1.9871 votes4 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Least important 1.6136 votes2 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Least important 1.5151 votes2 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn the French language?

Least important 1.4155 votes3 discussions

National Security Issues

Terrorism Surveillance8yrs8Y

Should the government arrest all people who are under surveillance for suspected terrorism (S-files)?

Somewhat important 2.74.7k votes7 discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should France assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.24.6k votes2 discussions

De-radicalization Center8yrs8Y

Should people under surveillance (S-Files) be sent to de-radicalization centers?

Less important 1.84k votes16 discussions

Syria Travel Ban8yrs8Y

Should French citizens who have traveled to Syria be put in jail?

Least important 1.5151 votes3 discussions

Stationary Security Missions8yrs8Y

Should stationary security missions be overseen by private companies so police can concentrate on other tasks?

Least important 1.4117 votes2 discussions

Emergency State8yrs8Y

Should Emergency State measures be included in the French Constitution?

Least important 1.3103 votes4 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8513 votes

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.3139 votes

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.6315 votes1 discussion

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.3530 votes1 discussion

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?

Least important 1.2183 votes

Education Issues

Student Exchange Programs7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8588 votes

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.74.7k votes

Ride-Sharing Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

Less important 2.2299 votes

Notre-Dame-des-Landes Airport8yrs8Y

Should the government stop construction on the Notre-Dame-des-Landes’ airport?

Less important 2.24.4k votes1 discussion

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.24.7k votes5 discussions

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

Somewhat important 2.94.7k votes5 discussions

Space Exploration7mos7MO

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

Least important 1536 votes1 discussion

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.83.1k votes8 discussions

Homeless Shelters6mos6MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.1107 votes2 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.8405 votes2 discussions

High density residential buildings8mos8MO

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

Less important 1.8573 votes3 discussions

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