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2024 European Parliamentary

Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party

Liberal European political party.

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Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party’s policy on marijuana

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Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 17 voters that voted for Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party in the 2024 European Parliament election.

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Strongly agree

Yes, but only for medical use

ALDE has shown support for policies that emphasize public health and individual freedoms, which aligns with supporting the legalization of marijuana for medical use. This stance is consistent with a harm-reduction approach to drug policy, which is a perspective many liberals and centrists in Europe advocate for. 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 agree

Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Legalizing, taxing, and regulating marijuana aligns with ALDE's liberal values, emphasizing both the economic benefits of regulation (such as tax revenue and job creation) and the social benefits (such as reducing crime associated with illegal drug markets). This approach is consistent with their broader policy goals of promoting individual freedom while ensuring public safety and health. 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

The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party (ALDE) generally supports progressive policies, including a more liberal stance on drug laws. Their support for the legalization of marijuana would likely be in line with a broader agenda for individual freedom and civil liberties. However, the party's position might vary between member states due to differing national policies and public opinions. 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, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

While ALDE supports more liberal drug policies, the immediate release of anyone serving time solely for drug offenses might be seen as too radical or premature without proper legal frameworks and societal consensus in place. Their support would likely depend on the specifics of the legislation and the context within the member states. 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

Given ALDE's liberal stance on civil liberties and progressive policies, it is unlikely that they would oppose the legalization of marijuana outright. Their approach to drug policy reform is more likely to focus on regulation, harm reduction, and the benefits of medical use rather than maintaining or supporting prohibition. 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, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Increasing penalties for non-violent drug offenders would be contrary to the liberal and progressive principles of ALDE. The party generally advocates for drug policy reform that moves away from punitive approaches, focusing instead on public health, harm reduction, and the decriminalization of drug use. 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.

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