Czech Republic: Political parties at a glance

Parties in comparison

Liberal

Socialist

Capitalist

Conservative

ANO SPD KDU KSČM ODS Piráti STAN TOP 09 ČSSD

Explanation of the chart

The graph shows the economic orientation of the parties on the X-axis from left to right. The further left, the more actively the state should intervene via taxes, regulations and redistribution. The further to the right, the less the state should intervene.

On the Y-axis from top to bottom, the parties are categorized according to their life models. The further up a party, the more it prioritizes liberal lifestyles over traditional views and material goods. The further down, the more a party aligns itself with traditional lifestyles and sees the state as the moral authority for living together.

Data was collected through the 2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey by more than 400 policy experts. Party positions may change over time. Therefore, the chart serves only as an overview and cannot make statements about specific political topics.

Ryan Bakker, Liesbet Hooghe, Seth Jolly, Gary Marks, Jonathan Polk, Jan Rovny, Marco Steenbergen, and Milada Anna Vachudova. 2020. “2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey.” - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

KDU-ČSL

Christian and Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People’s Party

Centre-right

EPP

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Part of the Government

KDU-ČSL (Křesťanská a demokratická unie–Československá strana lidová) is a center-right party from Czech Republic.

KDU-ČSL espouses Christian democratic and conservative values. It emphasizes the importance of family, community, and social responsibility.

ODS

Civic Democratic Party

Right-wing

ECR

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Part of the Government

ODS (Občanská demokratická strana) is a right-wing party from Czech Republic.

ODS is a conservative party that relies on civil values and market-oriented principles. It emphasizes individual freedoms, the rule of law, and limited government interference.

Piráti

Czech Pirate Party

Centre-left

G/EFA

EU Parliament

6.0

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Part of the Government

Piráti (Česká pirátská strana) is a center-left party from Czech Republic.

Piráti place a strong emphasis on transparency, open government, and civil rights. They advocate for open access to information and involving the public in political decision-making processes.

STAN

Mayors and Independents

Centre-right

EPP

EU Parliament

11.1

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Part of the Government

STAN (Starostové a nezávislí) is a center-right party from Czech Republic.

STAN advocates for local self-government and the empowerment of municipalities. It emphasizes independence from political parties and closeness to citizens.

TOP 09

Tradition Responsibility Prosperity

Centre-right

EPP

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Part of the Government

TOP 09 (Tradice Odpovědnost Prosperita) is a center-right party from Czech Republic.

TOP 09 espouses conservative values, including the emphasis on the rule of law, individual freedoms, and free-market economy. It advocates for European integration.

ANO 2011

ANO- YES 2011

Centre-right

PfE

EU Parliament

34.9

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 27.1%

ANO 2011 is a center-right party that is currently represented in parliament with 72 seats.

ANO is often seen as populist and pragmatic. The party advocates for efficiency, transparency, and the fight against corruption. It emphasizes the need for better governance.

SPOLU

Let's Go Into It Together

Centre-right

EU Parliament

18.0

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 27.8%

SPOLU (Jdeme do toho spolu) is a center-right party that is currently represented in parliament with 71 seats.

Piráti + STAN

Centre-left

G/EFA

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 15.6%

Piráti + STAN is a center-left party and currently represented in parliament with 37 MPs.

SPD

Freedom and Direct Democracy

Right-wing

ESN

EU Parliament

7.7

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 9.6%

SPD (Svoboda a přímá demokracie) is a right-wing party that is currently represented in parliament with 20 seats.

SPD is known for its anti-immigrant and anti-EU stance. It emphasizes national sovereignty and the protection of Czech culture and identity.

Auto

Motorists for Themselves

Right-wing

PfE

EU Parliament

5.5

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Auto (Motoristé sobě) is a right-wing party from Czech Republic.

KSČM

Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia

Left-wing

LEFT

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 3.6%

KSČM (Komunistická strana Čech a Moravy) is a left party from Czech Republic.

KSČM is a communist party that advocates socialist values. It supports social justice, workers' rights, and the redistribution of wealth.

PRO

Law, Respect, Expertise

Right-wing

EU Parliament

1.2

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

PRO (Právo Respekt Odbornost) is a right-wing party from Czech Republic.

Přísaha

Oath – Robert Šlachta’s Civic Movement

Centre-right

PfE

EU Parliament

2.6

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 4.7%

Přísaha (Přísaha – občanské hnutí Roberta Šlachty) is a center-right party from Czech Republic.

SOCDEM

Social Democracy

Centre-left

S&D

EU Parliament

2.6

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

SOCDEM (Sociální Demokracie) is a center-left party from Czech Republic.

Stačilo!

Enough!

Left-wing

LEFT

EU Parliament

4.9

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Stačilo! is a left party from Czech Republic.

Svobodní

Party of Free Citizens

Right-wing

EU Parliament

1.8

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Svobodní (Strana svobodných občanů) is a right-wing party from Czech Republic.

Trikolóra

Tricolour Citizens’ Movement

Right-wing

PfE

EU Parliament

1.7

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Trikolóra (Trikolóra hnutí občanů) is a right-wing party from Czech Republic.

T–S–Z

TOP 09–Starostové a nezávislí–Strana zelených

Centre-right

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 2.8%

T–S–Z (TOP 09–Starostové a nezávislí–Strana zelených) is a center-right party from Czech Republic.

Zelení

Green Party

Environment & Climate

G/EFA

EU Parliament

1.7

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Zelení (Strana zelených) is a green party from Czech Republic.

ČSSD

Czech Social Democratic Party

Centre-left

S&D

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 4.7%

ČSSD (Česká strana sociálně demokratická) is a center-left party from Czech Republic.