Top Political Issues

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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 4.921.4k votes6 discussions

Ceuta and Melilla Border9yrs9Y

Should the government secure the border of Ceuta and Melilla?

Most important 4.82k votes3 discussions

Immigrant Citizenship9yrs9Y

Should all immigrants living in Spain be granted citizenship?

More important 3.812.1k votes6 discussions

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?

More important 3.71.2k 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?

Somewhat important 3.12.3k votes3 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Somewhat important 3987 votes5 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 4.221.4k votes4 discussions

Lifetime Salaries for Politicians6yrs6Y

Should lifetime salaries for politicians be eliminated?

More important 3.84.2k votes1 discussion

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.51.9k votes2 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.41.6k votes

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Somewhat important 3.25.6k votes1 discussion

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.720.7k votes9 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Catalonia Independence9yrs9Y

Should Catalonia become an independent state?

Most important 4.821.4k votes6 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.41.2k votes

Monarchy6yrs6Y

Do you prefer a monarchy or republican system of government?

More important 3.520.6k votes20 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.41.4k votes3 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 3.11.7k votes2 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Spanish flag?

Somewhat important 3.118.9k votes2 discussions

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Economic Issues

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

Most important 51.5k votes

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Spain raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

More important 3.91.8k votes

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

More important 3.81.7k votes4 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.820.2k votes13 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Spain raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.721.2k votes9 discussions

Domestic Jobs8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.51.1k votes

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Social Issues

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 4.12.3k votes7 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

More important 3.521k votes4 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.22k votes8 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

Somewhat important 3.21k votes2 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.1k votes3 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 2.64.4k votes2 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 321.1k votes5 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 31.1k votes1 discussion

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.1k votes

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 2.88.5k 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 2.69.9k votes3 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 2.11k votes1 discussion

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Criminal Issues

Judicial Investigations9yrs9Y

Should judges be allowed to create political investigations?

Somewhat important 3.418.6k votes6 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.720.3k votes7 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.46.2k votes

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.46.6k votes8 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.212k votes4 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 1.92.8k votes1 discussion

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 1.91.1k votes4 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Spain withdraw from the European Union?

More important 4.217.3k votes3 discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Somewhat important 2.7941 votes2 discussions

EU Authoritarian Sanctions8yrs8Y

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Somewhat important 2.61.4k votes4 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 2.614.3k votes1 discussion

Post Brexit UK8yrs8Y

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

Less important 2.51k votes4 discussions

EU Army6yrs6Y

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Less important 2.51.1k votes1 discussion

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.421.3k votes4 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.920.8k votes3 discussions

CRISPR Technology6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.7169 votes1 discussion

Space Exploration7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.6176 votes

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.4192 votes1 discussion

Environmental Issues

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.319.4k votes10 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.2952 votes4 discussions

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.21.2k votes10 discussions

Canary Island Oil Exploration9yrs9Y

Should the government allow oil exploration off of the Canary Islands?

Less important 2.18.5k votes8 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.11.2k votes4 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.120.4k votes6 discussions

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Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Somewhat important 2.921.3k votes7 discussions

Student Exchange Programs7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.2336 votes

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.221.1k votes6 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

Less important 1.9167 votes3 discussions

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Spain assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.321.2k votes6 discussions

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.5141 votes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.3168 votes

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.215.7k votes11 discussions

Rent Control6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.6178 votes

High density residential buildings8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.3346 votes

Technological Issues

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.3195 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?

Least important 1.2127 votes

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.1176 votes