12Axes
Left

Social Democracy

Current that seeks to reconcile capitalism and social justice through democracy, defending regulated markets, a strong welfare state, labor rights, and redistribution to reduce social inequalities.

Country: Sweden Key figure: Olof Palme

Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Balanced
Federal 45%
Unitary 55%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 81%
Autocracy 19%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 36%
Liberty 64%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 33%
Multiculturalism 68%

Diplomacy

Strong - Pacifist
Militarist 28%
Pacifist 73%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 61%
Nationalist 39%

Economy

Leaning - Public
Public 65%
Private 35%

Control

Leaning - Planning
Planning 70%
Free market 30%

Trade

Balanced
Protectionism 51%
Globalism 49%

Religion

Strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 74%
Religious 26%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 71%
Traditionalist 29%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 45%
Biology 55%
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