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

Leaning - Unitary
Federal 36%
Unitary 64%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 85%
Autocracy 15%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 35%
Liberty 65%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 26%
Multiculturalism 74%

Diplomacy

Strong - Pacifist
Militarist 20%
Pacifist 80%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 65%
Nationalist 35%

Economy

Strong - Public
Public 80%
Private 20%

Control

Leaning - Planning
Planning 68%
Free market 33%

Trade

Balanced
Protectionism 49%
Globalism 51%

Religion

Strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 81%
Religious 19%

Morality

Strong - Progressive
Progressive 83%
Traditionalist 18%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 46%
Biology 54%
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