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

Balanced
Federal 50%
Unitary 50%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 75%
Autocracy 25%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 31%
Liberty 69%

Immigration

Balanced
Assimilation 50%
Multiculturalism 50%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 36%
Pacifist 64%

Intervention

Balanced
Non-interventionist 54%
Nationalist 46%

Economy

Balanced
Public 50%
Private 50%

Control

Balanced
Planning 45%
Free market 55%

Trade

Strong - Globalism
Protectionism 24%
Globalism 76%

Religion

Strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 74%
Religious 26%

Morality

Strong - Progressive
Progressive 76%
Traditionalist 24%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 56%
Biology 44%

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