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France

A European semi-presidential republic, France combines a strong republican and secular tradition, a robust welfare state, a mixed economy, and a prominent diplomatic, cultural, and military role in the European Union and the world.

Predominant spectrum
Center
Linked ideology
Jacobin Liberalism
Closest personality
Emmanuel Macron
Flag: France

Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Leaning · Unitary
    Federal29%
    Unitary71%
  • Representation

    Strong · Democracy
    Democracy76%
    Autocracy24%
  • Power

    Balanced
    Security56%
    Liberty44%
  • Immigration

    Leaning · Assimilation
    Assimilation58%
    Multiculturalism43%
  • Diplomacy

    Balanced
    Militarist55%
    Pacifist45%
  • Intervention

    Leaning · Nationalist
    Non-interventionist34%
    Nationalist66%
  • Economy

    Leaning · Public
    Public60%
    Private40%
  • Control

    Leaning · Planning
    Planning60%
    Free market40%
  • Trade

    Leaning · Protectionism
    Protectionism58%
    Globalism43%
  • Religion

    Strong · Irreligious
    Irreligious75%
    Religious25%
  • Morality

    Leaning · Progressive
    Progressive65%
    Traditionalist35%
  • Technology

    Leaning · Technology
    Technology58%
    Biology42%

What sets France apart

Most unusual position

Religion

Leans further toward irreligious than 91% of the 185 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 39France 75

Of all the axes, Religion is where it stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Structure

On Structure, it sits practically at the catalog median.

Country median 29France 29

Here it shares common ground with most countries.