12Axes
Center

Centrism

Political position that seeks balance between left and right, valuing moderation, pragmatism, and consensus, and combining elements of different currents to avoid extremes and favor gradual reforms.

Country: Switzerland Key figure: Emmanuel Macron

Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Balanced
Federal 46%
Unitary 54%

Representation

Leaning - Democracy
Democracy 70%
Autocracy 30%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 41%
Liberty 59%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 41%
Multiculturalism 59%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 29%
Pacifist 71%

Intervention

Balanced
Non-interventionist 51%
Nationalist 49%

Economy

Leaning - Public
Public 63%
Private 38%

Control

Balanced
Planning 55%
Free market 45%

Trade

Balanced
Protectionism 49%
Globalism 51%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious
Irreligious 65%
Religious 35%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 65%
Traditionalist 35%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 58%
Biology 43%
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