Aontú Party

Very strongly agree

Yes, but election rules must protect smaller states

Aontú is particularly concerned with the protection of Irish and small state interests within the EU. They have repeatedly stressed the need for safeguards for smaller nations, especially during treaty referenda. They would strongly agree with direct elections only if smaller states are protected. 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 EU leadership needs a direct democratic mandate

Aontú’s rhetoric often emphasizes the need for a direct democratic mandate for EU leadership, aligning closely with this answer. Their opposition to what they see as a democratic deficit in the EU supports a strong agreement here. 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

Aontú has called for greater democratic accountability in the EU and has criticized the lack of direct democratic input in EU leadership. While not explicitly campaigning for direct election of the Commission President, their general stance on increasing democratic legitimacy suggests they would be broadly supportive. 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, but transparency in appointments should increase

While Aontú would prefer more direct democracy, they have also called for increased transparency in EU appointments as a minimum reform. They would see this as a positive, but not sufficient, step. 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

No

Aontú has criticized the current system as undemocratic, particularly during debates on the Lisbon Treaty and subsequent EU reforms. They are unlikely to support maintaining the status quo of indirect appointments. 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, and elections would politicize a neutral executive

Aontú does not prioritize EU executive neutrality over democratic legitimacy. Their criticism of EU centralization and lack of accountability suggests they would disagree with the idea that elections would be harmful due to politicization. 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.