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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.3813 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 3.81.8k votes5 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.42.1k votes11 discussions

Alternate Circulation8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7557 votes4 discussions

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6998 votes

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 1.9153 votes3 discussions

Social Issues

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Most important 4.42.2k votes5 discussions

Assisted Reproductive Technology8yrs8Y

Should assisted reproductive technology be allowed for lesbian couples?

Most important 4.32.1k votes6 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

More important 3.8152 votes1 discussion

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.8167 votes1 discussion

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

Less important 2.61.8k votes8 discussions

Animal Rights9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.5163 votes2 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

More important 3.8697 votes2 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.31.6k votes3 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3499 votes2 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.22.1k votes5 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.91.7k votes11 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Least important 1.4106 votes6 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Article 49.38yrs8Y

Should article 49.3 be removed from the Constitution?

More important 4.22k votes5 discussions

Civil Service8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.41.9k votes6 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Less important 1.8129 votes2 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the French flag?

Least important 1.82.1k votes4 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Least important 1.3110 votes4 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9180 votes2 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92k votes

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.82.2k votes5 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Less important 2.32.1k votes3 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Least important 1.6142 votes1 discussion

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.3108 votes2 discussions

Elected Representatives8yrs8Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Least important 1.3163 votes2 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9495 votes

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.3136 votes

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.6307 votes1 discussion

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.3512 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 1.2176 votes

Economic Issues

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Most important 51.7k votes5 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.72.1k votes4 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should France raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

More important 3.72.1k votes3 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 42.1k votes

Notre-Dame-des-Landes Airport8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.52k votes1 discussion

Ride-Sharing Subsidies6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.3289 votes

Education Issues

Student Exchange Programs7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9570 votes

Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.41.8k votes2 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 2.42.1k 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 2.42.2k votes1 discussion

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Least important 1.8355 votes1 discussion

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 3.21.8k votes3 discussions

NATO8yrs8Y

Should France remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 2.71.9k votes2 discussions

EU Army6yrs6Y

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Less important 22.1k votes10 discussions

Immigration Issues

Migrant Children8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.42.1k votes3 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92.1k votes3 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 1.8734 votes4 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.5116 votes2 discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.22.2k votes5 discussions

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.82.2k votes5 discussions

Space Exploration7mos7MO

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

Least important 1519 votes1 discussion

National Security Issues

Terrorism Surveillance8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.72.2k votes7 discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should France assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.22.1k votes2 discussions

De-radicalization Center8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.81.8k votes16 discussions

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 31.7k votes8 discussions

Homeless Shelters6mos6MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2.2105 votes2 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.8392 votes2 discussions

High density residential buildings8mos8MO

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

Less important 1.8556 votes3 discussions