Federal parliamentary monarchy

Belgium

Federal parliamentary monarchy made up of three regions and three linguistic communities, with competitive elections, broad social protection, and an open economy integrated into the European Union. National politics combines multiparty coalitions, regional autonomy, and guarantees of religious freedom.

Modern country

Profile across the 12 axes

How Belgium positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Federal

Federal 71%

Unitary 29%

Representation

Strong - Democracy

Democracy 78%

Autocracy 23%

Power

Leaning - Liberty

Security 43%

Liberty 58%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism

Assimilation 30%

Multiculturalism 70%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist

Militarist 29%

Pacifist 71%

Intervention

Balanced

Non-interventionist 51%

Nationalist 49%

Economy

Leaning - Public

Public 66%

Private 34%

Control

Balanced

Planning 51%

Free market 49%

Trade

Strong - Globalism

Protectionism 28%

Globalism 73%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious

Irreligious 60%

Religious 40%

Morality

Strong - Progressive

Progressive 80%

Traditionalist 20%

Technology

Balanced

Technology 46%

Biology 54%

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