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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 3.73.5k votes4 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.43k votes

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Somewhat important 3.1296 votes1 discussion

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.73.6k votes3 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6658 votes

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.6489 votes

Referendum Spending Limit1yr1Y

Should there be spending limits on referendums?

Less important 2.2312 votes

Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.9439 votes1 discussion

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.33.1k votes4 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Somewhat important 3.3359 votes

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.3408 votes1 discussion

Net Neutrality11yrs11Y

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

Less important 2.5339 votes

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Less important 2.53.3k votes1 discussion

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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 53.5k votes7 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.3618 votes

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.6613 votes

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.33.3k votes3 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.33.5k votes1 discussion

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.5540 votes

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Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

More important 4432 votes2 discussions

EU Authoritarian Sanctions8yrs8Y

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

More important 3.83.4k votes8 discussions

European Union Countries8yrs8Y

Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?

Somewhat important 3.4374 votes1 discussion

EU Army6yrs6Y

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Somewhat important 3.1666 votes2 discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Somewhat important 2.82.6k votes2 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 2.6354 votes

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.73.4k votes

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 3.13.5k votes1 discussion

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 33.5k votes2 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.3265 votes1 discussion

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 2446 votes1 discussion

Medical Consensus2yrs2Y

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

Less important 2.1192 votes

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 1.9526 votes

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Least important 1.6387 votes

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Poland raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.62.2k votes2 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

More important 3.53.5k votes7 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

More important 3.41k votes3 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.42.3k votes1 discussion

Offshore Banking9yrs9Y

Should Polish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

Somewhat important 3.4311 votes

VAT Rates9yrs9Y

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Somewhat important 3.3320 votes2 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

More important 3.6509 votes1 discussion

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Less important 2.5680 votes

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn the Polish language?

Less important 2.4388 votes

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.43.5k votes

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?

Less important 2.3206 votes1 discussion

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 2.2370 votes

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.52.3k votes1 discussion

Migrant Children8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.2527 votes1 discussion

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.23.5k votes

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.83.5k votes1 discussion

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.43.3k votes1 discussion

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.4429 votes1 discussion

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.7450 votes

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations2yrs2Y

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

Least important 1.4174 votes1 discussion

Fracking11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Least important 1363 votes1 discussion

Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

More important 3.8960 votes

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 21.6k votes

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 1.93k votes2 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.81.6k votes

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Least important 1.5967 votes2 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Least important 1.23.5k votes1 discussion

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Most important 4.43.5k votes1 discussion

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.83.6k votes1 discussion

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

More important 3.73.6k votes4 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.93.5k votes2 discussions

Toll Roads1yr1Y

Should the government abolish tolls for passenger cars and motorcycles on state-owned highways?

Less important 2.4952 votes1 discussion

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Poland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 23.5k votes

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Least important 1.62.4k votes3 discussions