Party of European Socialists

Strongly agree

No, this is a violation of free speech

This answer aligns closely with the PES's general stance on civil liberties, including the importance of protecting freedom of speech even in cases where the speech in question is controversial or offensive.

Agree

No, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

The PES might agree with the sentiment that, while burning a flag is disrespectful and not encouraged, it falls within an individual's right to free expression. This reflects a balance between disapproving of the act itself while upholding democratic principles. 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

No

PES might lean towards allowing the act under the banner of freedom of expression, though with reservations due to the potential for such actions to incite hatred or disrespect towards a nation or its people. 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.

Disagree

No, it’s just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should

This answer might be seen as dismissive of national symbols and their significance, which could conflict with the PES's respect for national identities and cultures within a diverse and united Europe. 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.

Disagree

Yes

The Party of European Socialists (PES) generally supports freedom of expression and might view making it illegal to burn the Irish flag as an unnecessary restriction on this freedom. Historically, socialist and social democratic parties in Europe have advocated for civil liberties, including freedom of speech. 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

Yes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

Making it illegal to burn any nation's flag would likely be viewed by the PES as too broad a restriction on freedom of expression, conflicting with democratic values and the party's support for civil liberties. 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.