Portugal
A stable democracy since 1974 with a mixed economy, strong Atlantic and European ties and some of Europe’s most liberal social laws.
Semi-presidential republicEurope
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What is the political profile of Portugal?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Democratic
88% toward Democratic
Leans strongly toward Internationalism
72% toward Internationalism
Leans strongly toward Globalism
72% toward Globalism
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Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Portugal, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
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Which ideologies fit Portugal 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.
How profiles and matches workPortugal on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions
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Where do you stand next to Portugal?
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