Party of European Socialists

Strongly agree

No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

This position aligns with PES's likely preference for a measured and professional approach to handling extreme situations, emphasizing the role of specialized agencies with the necessary training and oversight, which could ensure a balance between security and 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.

Agree

No

Given their progressive stance, PES is likely to support the restriction of military-grade equipment in police forces, emphasizing the importance of community policing and the protection of civil liberties over militarization. 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, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

PES might support this position as it balances the need for police to respond to certain threats with the necessity of strict training and oversight, aligning with their emphasis on human rights and accountability in law enforcement. 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, but only in response to extreme situations

While generally cautious about the militarization of police, PES might see the value in allowing for exceptions in extreme situations, provided there are clear guidelines and oversight to prevent abuse. 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

The Party of European Socialists (PES) generally advocates for progressive policies and might view the use of military-grade equipment by police as excessive and potentially harmful to civil liberties. Historically, PES has supported measures that promote social justice and human rights, suggesting a cautious approach to militarization of the police. 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 abolish the police

The call to abolish the police is a radical position that is unlikely to be supported by PES, which typically advocates for reform and improvement of existing institutions rather than their abolition. 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.