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Immigration Issues

Ceuta and Melilla Border9yrs9Y

Should the government secure the border of Ceuta and Melilla?

Most important 53.9k votes3 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 4.845.7k 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?

Most important 4.34.1k votes2 discussions

Immigrant Citizenship9yrs9Y

Should all immigrants living in Spain be granted citizenship?

More important 3.921.9k votes6 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?

More important 3.54k votes3 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

More important 3.51.6k 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 3.945.7k votes4 discussions

Lifetime Salaries for Politicians6yrs6Y

Should lifetime salaries for politicians be eliminated?

More important 3.77.8k votes1 discussion

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.44.4k votes2 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.32.6k votes

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Somewhat important 3.117k votes1 discussion

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 344k votes9 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Catalonia Independence9yrs9Y

Should Catalonia become an independent state?

Most important 4.745.5k votes6 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Spanish flag?

More important 3.841.5k votes2 discussions

Monarchy6yrs6Y

Do you prefer a monarchy or republican system of government?

More important 3.643.4k votes20 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.61.7k votes

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 3.33.1k votes2 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.32.4k votes3 discussions

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Social Issues

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.94k votes7 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.81.9k votes2 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.63.9k votes8 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.42.3k votes4 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Somewhat important 3.344.4k votes4 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.6k votes3 discussions

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Economic Issues

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

Most important 4.82.9k votes

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.742.8k votes13 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Spain raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

More important 3.53.4k votes

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Spain raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.545.1k votes9 discussions

Domestic Jobs8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.51.8k votes

Labor Unions10yrs10Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

More important 3.42.8k votes1 discussion

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.22k votes

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.12.2k votes1 discussion

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 2.920.7k votes3 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.844.8k votes5 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 2.417k votes3 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 2.31.7k votes1 discussion

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Criminal Issues

Judicial Investigations9yrs9Y

Should judges be allowed to create political investigations?

Somewhat important 3.238k votes6 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.743.1k votes7 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.714.4k votes

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.624k votes4 discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI6mos6MO

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

Less important 2.5289 votes

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.51.9k votes4 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Spain withdraw from the European Union?

More important 3.536.2k votes3 discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

More important 3.41.5k votes2 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Spain increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Somewhat important 31.9k votes2 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.928.2k votes1 discussion

EU Army6yrs6Y

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Somewhat important 2.91.8k votes1 discussion

Post Brexit UK8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81.7k votes4 discussions

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National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Spain assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.645k votes6 discussions

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.62.1k votes

National Identification System6mos6MO

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

Somewhat important 2.6337 votes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.52.6k votes

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications6mos6MO

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

Less important 2.1418 votes1 discussion

Cross-border Payments6mos6MO

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

Least important 1.8724 votes1 discussion

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 342.6k votes4 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 344.4k votes3 discussions

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Less important 2.3110 votes

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.22.8k votes1 discussion

CRISPR Technology6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.12.5k votes1 discussion

Space Exploration7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.6680 votes

Housing Issues

Rent Control6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.92.6k votes

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Less important 2.4179 votes

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.329.7k votes11 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.21.4k votes1 discussion

Foreclosure Assistance6mos6MO

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Less important 1.9520 votes1 discussion

High density residential buildings8mos8MO

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

Least important 1.81.6k votes

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Least important 1.7115 votes1 discussion

Green Spaces6mos6MO

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Least important 1.6499 votes

Environmental Issues

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.41.7k votes4 discussions

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.41.8k votes10 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.41.6k votes4 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.340.2k votes10 discussions

EV Subsidies1yr1Y

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

Less important 2.3603 votes2 discussions

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations2yrs2Y

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

Less important 2.3792 votes2 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.12.5k votes3 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements6mos6MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.4874 votes

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 242.7k votes6 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking6mos6MO

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

Less important 2176 votes

Congestion Pricing6mos6MO

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

Less important 1.9877 votes1 discussion

Distracted Driving Penalties6mos6MO

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

Least important 1.8212 votes

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Technological Issues

Data Privacy7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.2280 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?

Less important 2.21.8k votes

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Less important 2327 votes

Cryptocurrencies7mos7MO

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

Less important 1.82.9k votes

Social Media Regulation7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.72.5k votes

Artwork Investment Contracts3mos3MO

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

Least important 1662 votes

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Somewhat important 2.645.4k votes7 discussions

Student Exchange Programs7mos7MO

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

Less important 1.83.4k votes