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 79%

Unitary 21%

Representation

Strong - Democracy

Democracy 85%

Autocracy 15%

Power

Strong - Liberty

Security 28%

Liberty 73%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation

Assimilation 59%

Multiculturalism 41%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist

Militarist 36%

Pacifist 64%

Intervention

Strong - Non-interventionist

Non-interventionist 73%

Nationalist 28%

Economy

Leaning - Private

Public 43%

Private 58%

Control

Strong - Free market

Planning 28%

Free market 73%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism

Protectionism 43%

Globalism 58%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious

Irreligious 64%

Religious 36%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive

Progressive 66%

Traditionalist 34%

Technology

Balanced

Technology 54%

Biology 46%

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