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European Democratic Party’s policy on mandatory military service

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

  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

European Democratic Party’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

This option aligns closely with the EDP's values of promoting individual choice and freedom, while also recognizing the importance of civic duty and participation. Encouraging voluntary service, whether military or otherwise, fits well with their vision of an engaged and active European citizenry. 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 the EDP's focus on individual freedoms, democracy, and a more integrated European society, they would likely support the idea that military service should not be mandatory. This stance aligns with a broader view of encouraging voluntary participation in societal duties rather than imposing them. 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 less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

This option might be somewhat appealing to the EDP as it includes elements of education and skill development, which are important to the party. However, the mandatory aspect of military service might still be a point of contention. 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

While the EDP supports education and employment opportunities for young Europeans, making military service mandatory for those not pursuing these paths might be seen as punitive and not in line with their principles of freedom and equal opportunities for all. 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 European Democratic Party (EDP) generally supports a more integrated and united Europe, focusing on democratic values, social liberalism, and a strong emphasis on European identity. Mandatory military service for all citizens does not align well with these principles, as it may be seen as coercive and not respecting individual freedoms and choices. 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, and it should be at least two years of service

Extending mandatory service to at least two years would likely be opposed by the EDP, as it further infringes on individual freedoms and does not align with their vision of a democratic and socially liberal Europe that values individual choice and opportunities. 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

Yes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record

Mandatory military service for individuals starting to build a criminal record could be viewed by the EDP as discriminatory and counterproductive to the principles of rehabilitation and social integration. This approach does not align with their values of social liberalism and justice. 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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