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Constitutional-militarist monarchyHistorical regime · 1871–1918

German Empire (Second Reich)

The German imperial state from 1871 to 1918 united Prussian-led federalism, limited constitutional monarchy, male suffrage for the Reichstag, strong Kaiser and chancellor authority, rapid industrialization, militarism, and the foreign policy of a rising power.

Predominant spectrum
Far-Right
Linked ideology
Eco-Fascism
Closest personality
José Antonio Primo de Rivera
Flag: German Empire (Second Reich)

Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Leaning · Unitary
    Federal30%
    Unitary70%
  • Representation

    Strong · Autocracy
    Democracy19%
    Autocracy81%
  • Power

    Strong · Security
    Security78%
    Liberty23%
  • Immigration

    Strong · Assimilation
    Assimilation81%
    Multiculturalism19%
  • Diplomacy

    Leaning · Militarist
    Militarist72%
    Pacifist28%
  • Intervention

    Leaning · Nationalist
    Non-interventionist30%
    Nationalist70%
  • Economy

    Balanced
    Public46%
    Private54%
  • Control

    Leaning · Planning
    Planning61%
    Free market39%
  • Trade

    Strong · Protectionism
    Protectionism79%
    Globalism21%
  • Religion

    Strong · Religious
    Irreligious25%
    Religious75%
  • Morality

    Strong · Traditionalist
    Progressive16%
    Traditionalist84%
  • Technology

    Leaning · Technology
    Technology59%
    Biology41%

What sets German Empire (Second Reich) apart

Most unusual position

Trade

Leans further toward protectionism than 85% of the 185 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 46German Empire (Second Reich) 79

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

Most common position

Structure

On Structure, it sits practically at the catalog median.

Country median 29German Empire (Second Reich) 30

Here it shares common ground with most countries.