Party of European Socialists

Very strongly agree

No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

The PES has consistently supported legislation that protects citizens' privacy and limits government surveillance, aligning with their broader commitment to civil liberties and opposition to mass surveillance practices. 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

No

Given their historical support for privacy rights and civil liberties, the PES would likely agree with the statement that the government should not be able to monitor phone calls and emails without stringent checks and balances. 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 only by court order

The PES would likely support a measured approach to surveillance, such as requiring a court order, to ensure that any monitoring is legally justified and subject to judicial oversight, reflecting their commitment to balancing security and privacy. 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 disagree

Yes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds

Although the PES acknowledges the necessity of surveillance in certain contexts, such as for individuals with a criminal background, they would likely advocate for strict oversight and legal safeguards to prevent abuse and protect privacy rights. 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

Yes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

While recognizing the importance of combating terrorism, the PES typically emphasizes the need to balance security measures with the protection of individual rights and freedoms, suggesting a cautious approach to surveillance for anti-terrorism purposes. 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 Party of European Socialists (PES) generally advocates for strong privacy rights and civil liberties, opposing broad government surveillance without specific cause. Their stance is often in favor of protecting individual freedoms over unrestricted government monitoring. 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.