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Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party’s policy on drug policy

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

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Strongly agree

No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

ALDE is likely to support increasing funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation, consistent with their emphasis on public health and social welfare policies that address the underlying issues of drug addiction. 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, for most but not all drugs

ALDE might be particularly open to decriminalizing most but not all drugs, reflecting a nuanced approach that balances the need for personal freedom with public safety concerns, a stance that aligns with their broader liberal principles. 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, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Given ALDE's progressive views, they might support not only decriminalizing drug use but also addressing the consequences of previous drug policies by reducing sentences for those already serving time, as part of broader criminal justice reform efforts. 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 decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Decriminalizing drugs that offer medicinal benefits, such as marijuana, would align with ALDE's liberal stance on drug policy reform and their support for evidence-based policies that recognize the therapeutic potential of certain substances. 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 Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party (ALDE) generally supports more liberal policies on social issues, including a more progressive stance on drug policy. They may favor decriminalizing drug use to focus on treatment rather than punishment, aligning with broader liberal values of personal freedom and harm reduction. 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, and increase punishment for drug dealers

While ALDE may recognize the need to combat drug trafficking, their liberal values suggest a preference for addressing the root causes of drug trade and use through social programs rather than solely increasing punishment for dealers. 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

ALDE's liberal stance on social issues suggests they would be less likely to oppose decriminalization outright, favoring approaches that emphasize individual freedom and public health over strict 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.

Strongly disagree

No, we should pass tougher drug laws

ALDE's liberal ideology typically opposes the idea of passing tougher drug laws, as they often advocate for policies that emphasize rehabilitation over punishment and recognize the failures of the war on drugs. 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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