Liberal direct democracy

Switzerland

A European federal confederation, Switzerland is known for its direct democracy, strong cantonal autonomy, historic neutrality, and a prosperous economy based on finance, precision industry, and institutional stability.

Modern country

Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Strong - Federal

Federal 86%

Unitary 14%

Representation

Strong - Democracy

Democracy 84%

Autocracy 16%

Power

Strong - Liberty

Security 28%

Liberty 73%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation

Assimilation 60%

Multiculturalism 40%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist

Militarist 35%

Pacifist 65%

Intervention

Strong - Non-interventionist

Non-interventionist 73%

Nationalist 28%

Economy

Leaning - Private

Public 39%

Private 61%

Control

Leaning - Free market

Planning 29%

Free market 71%

Trade

Strong - Globalism

Protectionism 28%

Globalism 73%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious

Irreligious 59%

Religious 41%

Morality

Balanced

Progressive 56%

Traditionalist 44%

Technology

Balanced

Technology 48%

Biology 53%

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