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Labour Party platform and policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Norwegian voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

LP>LP  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should Norway remain in NATO?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Norwegian language?

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


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Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should Norway remain out of the European Union?

LP>LP  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

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?

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

LP>LP  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, tuition costs are currently too expensive

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Norway raise taxes on the rich?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Norwegian flag?

LP>LP  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

LP>LP  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Norway increase or decrease military spending?

LP>LP  ChatGPTNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Norway increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

LP>LP  ChatGPTIncrease

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

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?

LP>LP  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

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

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

LP>LP  ChatGPTHelp

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

LP>LP  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

LP>LP  Party’s support baseNo

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)?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

LP>LP  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

LP>LP  ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, and make it a living wage

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Norway continue to support Israel?

LP>LP  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

LP>LP  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

LP>LP  ChatGPTIncrease, but only on luxury purchases

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

LP>LP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

LP>LP  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

LP>LP  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

LP>LP  ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Norway raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Norway assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

LP>LP  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

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?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

LP>LP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

LP>LP  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20%

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

LP>LP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

LP>LP  ChatGPTNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

LP>LP  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

LP>LP  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Norway transition to a four-day workweek?

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

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, but more priority should be given to food safety and environmental protection

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

the Economy  ›  Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

LP>LP  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

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

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

LP>LP  ChatGPTYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised