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Movement of Democratic Socialists platform and policies

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Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, but tuition costs should decrease based on family income

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Greece raise taxes on the rich?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes


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the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Greece raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should Greece withdraw from the European Union?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should Greece remain in NATO?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Hellenic Parliament?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but only for large international corporations

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Greece increase or decrease military spending?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Greek language?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Healthcare  ›  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?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Greece continue to support Israel?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Greek flag?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTHelp

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Greece abolish the inheritance tax?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTFewer

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Greece transition to a four-day workweek?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

MoDS>MoDS  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Greece provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Foreign Policy  ›  Backstop

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, keep the EU bloc’s single market and its customs union

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Greece assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Foreign Policy  ›  Post Brexit UK

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Greece increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should Greece defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, only for employees that commit acts of discrimination

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Domestic Policy  ›  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)?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, but the threshold should be much higher

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

MoDS>MoDS  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts