Big {Political} Data

Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Social Media Regulation

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

Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Government Surveillance

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

Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Chamber of Representatives?

Should the EU take steps towards a more federal structure, similar to the United States of America?

Net Neutrality

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)?

Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Belgian flag?

Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should the EU enforce a universal right to repair for all electronic devices sold in its member states?

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Should the EU create an energy union?

Should the EU impose stricter limitations on fishing quotas to preserve marine ecosystems?

Should the EU cut greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050?

Genetically Modified Foods

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

Fracking

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

Environmental Regulation

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

Should the government adhere to the EU’s climate rules?

Animal Testing

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

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

Plastic Product Ban

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

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

Corporate Subsidies

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

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

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Prison Overcrowding

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

Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the EU move towards a more integrated legal system with uniform civil and criminal laws across all member states?

Defunding the Police

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

Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Skilled Immigrants

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

Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Belgian language?

Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Dual Citizenship

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

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?

Should the EU establish a common asylum system with standardized procedures and shared responsibilities among member states?

Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Migrant Children

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

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

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

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

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

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

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

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

Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Campaign Finance

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

Candidate Transparency

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

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Healthcare Privatization

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

Mental Health

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

Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Should the government provide free medication to seniors and minors?

Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Euthanasia

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

Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Transgender Athletes

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

Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Gender Transition

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

Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Gender Workplace Diversity

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

LGBT Adoption Rights

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

Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

European Union Countries

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

Should the EU work towards a closer relationship with the UK post-Brexit, including potential re-entry?

European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

Military Spending

Should Belgium increase or decrease military spending?

Foreign Aid

Should Belgium increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Backstop

Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Should Belgium provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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

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

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

Should there be a minimum corporate tax rate set across the EU to avoid tax competition between member states?

Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

Inheritance Tax

Should Belgium abolish the inheritance tax?

Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Offshore Banking

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

Domestic Jobs

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

Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Should the government increase funding of the child subsidy program?

Should the EU adopt a shared fiscal policy and budget among member states to stabilize the economy?

Should the EU impose strict trade rules on China in order to protect its economy?

Taxes

Should Belgium raise taxes on the rich?

Corporate Tax

Should Belgium raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Government Spending

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

Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

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)?

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

Foreign Assassination

Should Belgium assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

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

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

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

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Homeless Encampments

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

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

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

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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