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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.

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Predominant Spectrum
Center
Closest catalog ideology
Securitarian Democracy
Closest Figure
Emmanuel Macron
Catalog flag image for France
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Political Axes

Profile across the 12 axes

These coordinates are editorial interpretations. The two pole scores add to 100; they describe a position in this model, rather than a probability. Read how catalog profiles are interpreted →

  • Distribution of power

    Strong · Unitary
    Federal28.7%
    Unitary71.3%
  • Representation

    Strong · Democracy
    Democracy76.2%
    Autocracy23.8%
  • Civil liberties

    Near midpoint
    Security56.2%
    Liberty43.8%
  • Cultural integration

    Leaning · Assimilation
    Assimilation57.5%
    Multicultural42.5%
  • Conflict resolution

    Near midpoint
    Military force55%
    Negotiation45%
  • Foreign involvement

    Leaning · Interventionist
    Non-Intervention33.8%
    Interventionist66.2%
  • Ownership

    Leaning · Public
    Public60%
    Private40%
  • Economic coordination

    Leaning · State direction
    State direction60%
    Markets40%
  • International trade

    Leaning · Protectionism
    Protectionism57.5%
    Free trade42.5%
  • Religion & state

    Strong · Secular
    Secular75%
    Religious25%
  • Social norms

    Leaning · Progressive
    Progressive65%
    Traditionalist35%
  • Technology & precaution

    Leaning · Acceleration
    Acceleration58%
    Ecologist42%

What distinguishes France

Largest median distance

Religion & state

This position is 36.2 points from the median of the 204 country and regime profiles in this collection.

Catalog median 39% SecularFrance 75% Secular

This is the largest distance from this collection’s median across the twelve axes. The collection is not a survey of public opinion.

Closest to catalog median

Distribution of power

This position is 0.0 points from this collection’s median.

Catalog median 29% FederalFrance 29% Federal

This is the smallest median distance across the twelve axes; it does not establish a historical or political consensus.