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Unionist and conservative party of Northern Ireland, founded by Ian Paisley in 1971, it defends the union with the United Kingdom, Protestant and traditional moral values and opposes the Brexit protocol, and is the largest unionist party in the region.
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Leans further toward religious than 84% of the 201 parties and organizations in the catalog.
Of all the axes, Religion is where it stands furthest from the rest.
On Structure, it sits close to the catalog median.
Here it shares common ground with most parties and organizations.
Ideological proximity
Most compatible among the 272 ideologies
Right-wing current that combines free markets, free trade, and limited government with strong national identity, cultural assimilation, traditional and religious values, and a robust military.
Doctrine inspired by Malthus that proposes curbing population growth through late marriage, education and family responsibility, replacing poor relief with work incentives and protecting property and national agriculture.
Right-wing current that unites free markets, traditional values, and an interventionist foreign policy, advocating the promotion of democracy and national interests through military force and global leadership.
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Techno-CommunismAnarchist30%
A senator from Rio de Janeiro and the eldest son of Jair Bolsonaro, he is the Liberal Party's candidate for the presidency in 2026; he made public security his main banner in the Senate and backs selective privatizations and spending cuts.
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Largest bench in the lower house and Jair Bolsonaro's party since 2021, it combines the conservative right and economic liberalism, with an agenda of public security, civilian gun ownership, Christian values, an evangelical base and criticism of the Supreme Court.
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