Germany
A federation of 16 states with powerful courts, a social market economy and a postwar political culture that is wary of concentrated power.
Federal parliamentary republicEurope
How close are you to Germany?
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What is the political profile of Germany?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Federal
92% toward Federal
Leans very strongly toward Democratic
91% toward Democratic
Leans strongly toward Globalism
82% toward Globalism
Governmental
Diplomatic
Economic
Societal
Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Germany, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
Which countries are most similar to Germany?
Ranked by how closely their estimated profile matches this one.
Which ideologies fit Germany best?
Ideologies whose typical profile is closest. No country follows a single ideology, so read these as comparisons, not labels.
Where do these scores come from?
They are editorial estimates of long-run patterns in a country's political system and mainstream politics. They are made for comparison and discussion, so treat them as a starting point rather than a measurement.
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Where do you stand next to Germany?
The test scores you on all twelve axes and ranks every country by how well it matches you.