During the “Dotmocracy” conference of Potami party that took place last weekend, the participants were asked to answer a questionnaire of 50 questions. The results showed that most members of Potami share common values ​​and views on most issues and, for example, 79% are in favor of the legalization of cannabis. However, they have different opinions in some issues.

83% of respondents supported the civil marriage and civil partnership for all couples, regardless of gender. However, regarding the adoption by same-sex couples, 48% of the participants were in favor whereas 46% were against.

As for whether Turkey should be a member of the European Union, 54% of the respondents said no whereas 42% agreed on this. However, 72% believe that Greece should seek moratorium with Turkey for flights over the Aegean Sea.

Regarding Cyprus, 76% argue that the new UN peace initiative should be supported, whereas on FYROM issue 86% agree that FYROM should adopt a composite name that includes the term Macedonia but this should also be distinguished from Greek Macedonia and 11% disagree with the above proposal.

Also, 62% agree with the participation of Greek soldiers in UN peacekeeping missions, whereas 30% believe the opposite.

The vast majority of Potami (86%) wants a complete separation of Church and State, while 93% are in favor of cremation. Also 77% of the respondents support euthanasia of adults for serious medical reasons.

Moreover, regarding education issues 92% want to establish non-state universities managed by non-profit organizations, whereas the same percentage believe that students who do not finish their studies on the given time should pay fees. 97% believe that universities should be financed also by businesses and other organizations.

Also, 80% want to stop the free distribution of books in public education and adopt a lending system whereas 60% believe that students after high school should be directed to Technical High Schools.

Regarding the admission to universities, 80% believe that each faculty should decide on how many students can accept and receive a relative funding, while 87% say that each school should decide on which courses the candidates should be examined.

Moreover, 65% propose a common tax scale for all incomes, regardless of the income sources, 72% agree with full liberalization of shop opening hours, whereas 59% believe that the tracking of embezzlers of public should be assigned to individuals. It is also noteworthy that 62% agree to reduce social security contributions, even if that means reduction in pensions.