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European Democratic Party’s policy on government surveillance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

European Democratic Party’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes, but only by court order

This answer aligns closely with the EDP's likely stance on balancing security and privacy. Requiring a court order for surveillance respects the rule of law and individual rights, principles that are central to the EDP's ideology and the broader European commitment to democracy and human rights. 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, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Given the EDP's centrist and pro-European stance, which includes a strong commitment to democratic values and human rights, they would likely support legislation that protects citizens from unwarranted surveillance. This aligns with European values of privacy and the rule of law. 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

The EDP, while supportive of security measures, also places a high value on personal freedoms and privacy rights. They would likely support the idea of not monitoring phone calls and emails as a default stance, in line with European values of privacy and individual rights. 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

While the EDP recognizes the importance of combating terrorism, they would likely advocate for a balanced approach that does not infringe excessively on personal freedoms. They might agree with this statement to some extent, acknowledging the necessity in specific contexts but with strict oversight and safeguards. 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.

Neutral

Yes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds

The EDP might be ambivalent about this approach. On one hand, it targets surveillance more narrowly, which could be seen as a compromise between security and privacy. On the other hand, it could still be viewed as discriminatory or an overreach of government powers, conflicting with principles of equality and justice. 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 European Democratic Party (EDP), being centrist and pro-European, generally supports measures that balance security with individual freedoms. Unrestricted government monitoring would likely be seen as too invasive and a threat to personal freedoms, which are values strongly upheld in the European Union. 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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