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Progress 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?

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

  ChatGPTNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Norwegian language?

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare


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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  ChatGPTPro-choice, but ban after the first three months

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Norway raise taxes on the rich?

  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should Norway remain out of the European Union?

  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

  ChatGPTMore

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

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?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should Norway remain in NATO?

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

  ChatGPTNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

  ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Norway abolish the inheritance tax?

  ChatGPTYes, it is double taxation

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Norwegian flag?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Norway continue to support Israel?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  ChatGPTNo

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)?

  ChatGPTYes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model

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?

  ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  ChatGPTNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Norway increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Immigration  ›  High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Norway assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  ChatGPTNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Norway increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTIncrease

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  ChatGPTHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

  ChatGPTYes, and more police should be added to high crime areas

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

  ChatGPTDecrease, to provide economic growth

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

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?

  ChatGPTNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Norway raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  ChatGPTLower

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  ChatGPTYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  ChatGPTNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

  ChatGPTDecrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Norway transition to a four-day workweek?

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

  ChatGPTNo, and citizens should be allowed to protect their savings from reckless fiscal policies or subjugation

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Norway provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Healthcare  ›  Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

  ChatGPTNo, only if it is an immediate threat to our safety

National Security  ›  National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

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

  ChatGPTYes, but with more transparency

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy  ›  Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

  ChatGPTNo