Centre-left European political party.
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Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Party of European Socialists’ answer is based on the following data:
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Answer: Yes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
Importance: Least Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 38 voters that voted for Party of European Socialists in the 2024 European Parliament election.
Very strongly agree
Yes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
Legalizing, taxing, and regulating marijuana aligns with the PES's approach to drug policy reform, emphasizing public health, reducing harm, and generating revenue that can be reinvested in communities. This pragmatic approach to drug policy is consistent with the party's broader social and economic policies. 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 agree
Yes, but only for medical use
PES has shown support for policies that prioritize public health and compassionate care, including the medical use of marijuana. This stance aligns with their broader health policy initiatives aimed at ensuring access to necessary medical treatments. 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 agree
Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses
The PES's commitment to social justice and reforming the criminal justice system to be more equitable suggests strong support for policies that would release individuals incarcerated for non-violent drug offenses, especially as part of a broader move towards legalization. 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
The Party of European Socialists (PES) generally supports progressive social policies, including a more liberal stance on drugs compared to conservative parties. While there might not be a unified stance on full legalization across all member parties, the trend within the party leans towards more liberal drug policies. 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
No
Given the PES's progressive platform and advocacy for reforming drug laws, outright opposition to the legalization of marijuana would be inconsistent with their general policy direction and ethos. 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 increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders
Increasing penalties for non-violent drug offenders would be contrary to the PES's principles of justice reform, social equity, and public health, making this position highly unlikely for the party. 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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