12Axes
Left

Progressive Liberalism

Current that unites market capitalism and globalized trade with a robust welfare state, advocating progressive morality, secularism, and democratic institutions, in the Nordic social model.

Country: Sweden Key figure: Justin Trudeau

Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Leaning - Unitary
Federal 36%
Unitary 64%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 80%
Autocracy 20%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 35%
Liberty 65%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 29%
Multiculturalism 71%

Diplomacy

Strong - Pacifist
Militarist 25%
Pacifist 75%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 63%
Nationalist 38%

Economy

Balanced
Public 51%
Private 49%

Control

Balanced
Planning 50%
Free market 50%

Trade

Strong - Globalism
Protectionism 26%
Globalism 74%

Religion

Strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 76%
Religious 24%

Morality

Strong - Progressive
Progressive 84%
Traditionalist 16%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 53%
Biology 48%
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