Liberal-mercantile monarchy

Netherlands

A parliamentary monarchy, the Netherlands is known for its liberal tradition, social tolerance, and free trade, with an open, globalized economy and progressive policies on customs and individual rights.

Modern country
Flag: Netherlands

Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Leaning - Unitary
Federal 35%
Unitary 65%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 78%
Autocracy 23%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 36%
Liberty 64%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation
Assimilation 58%
Multiculturalism 43%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 34%
Pacifist 66%

Intervention

Balanced
Non-interventionist 51%
Nationalist 49%

Economy

Balanced
Public 46%
Private 54%

Control

Leaning - Free market
Planning 43%
Free market 58%

Trade

Strong - Globalism
Protectionism 24%
Globalism 76%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious
Irreligious 71%
Religious 29%

Morality

Strong - Progressive
Progressive 81%
Traditionalist 19%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 55%
Biology 45%

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