12Axes
Left

Liberal Socialism

Current that unites socialist goals of equality and social justice with the defense of individual freedoms and democracy, combining strong social protection with pluralism, civil rights, and a mixed economy.

Country: France Key figure: Carlo Rosselli

Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Balanced
Federal 54%
Unitary 46%

Representation

Very strong - Democracy
Democracy 88%
Autocracy 13%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 30%
Liberty 70%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 23%
Multiculturalism 78%

Diplomacy

Strong - Pacifist
Militarist 23%
Pacifist 78%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 64%
Nationalist 36%

Economy

Leaning - Public
Public 69%
Private 31%

Control

Leaning - Planning
Planning 66%
Free market 34%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism
Protectionism 43%
Globalism 58%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious
Irreligious 69%
Religious 31%

Morality

Strong - Progressive
Progressive 83%
Traditionalist 18%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 51%
Biology 49%
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