Issue Check: Direct Comparison of Party Positions

Political Compass
Conservative
Social
Market-oriented
Progressive
Stance on the EU
Anti-EU
Pro-EU

Economy & State

Wealth Redistribution
Pro-Redistribution
Market-Driven
Fiscal Policy
Public Investment
Austerity & Tax Cuts
Trade Policy
Free Trade
Protectionism

Society & Values

Civil Liberties vs. Security
Civil Liberties
Law & Order
Gender Equality Measures
Pro-Promotion
Against Promotion
LGBTQ+ Equality
Pro-Equality
Traditional Values
Same-Sex Marriage
Pro-Marriage
Against
Religion in Politics
Secularism
Religious Influence
Urban vs. Rural Priority
Focus on Urban Areas
Focus on Rural Areas

Environment & Climate

Environment vs. Economy: What's More Important?
Environmental Protection Over Economic Growth
Economic Growth Over Environmental Protection
Climate Action vs. Economic Growth
Climate Protection First
Economic Growth First

Migration & Integration

Immigration Policy
Open
Restrictive
Integration & Culture
Multiculturalism
Assimilation
Rights for Ethnic Minorities
Expand Rights
Equal Treatment Only
National Sovereignty
Cosmopolitan
Nationalist

Democracy & Institutions

Executive Power Distribution
Decentralized
Strong Executive
Judicial Independence
Independent
Executive Oversight
State Organization
Federalism
Centralism

The Political Landscape in Czech Republic: An Overview of All Parties

Party Alliances

Key Parties

ANO 2011

Action of Dissatisfied Citizens
Liberal
ANO 2011 is a populist, centrist party in the Czech Republic, functioning as a catch-all movement. It blends economic liberal pragmatism with a value-conservative emphasis on national sovereignty and is often characterized as a personality-driven political vehicle.

Auto

Motorists for Themselves
Right
Eurosceptic
Motoristé sobě is a Czech political party that primarily positions itself as a representative of motorists' interests, pursuing a right-conservative, EU-critical agenda. It combines the protection of individual mobility with a strong focus on national sovereignty and resistance to climate policy regulation.

KDU-ČSL

Christian and Democratic Union / Czechoslovak People's Party
Christian Democratic
Pro-European
The KDU-ČSL is a Christian Democratic and conservative party in the Czech Republic. As one of the country's oldest political forces, it combines Catholic social teaching with a pro-European course and often acts as a stable corrective in the political center of the Czech party system.

KSČM

Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia
Left
Eurosceptic
The KSČM is a Marxist, far-left party in the Czech Republic, acting as the direct successor to the former state party of Czechoslovakia. It combines classic communist ideals with a pronounced skepticism towards Western institutions such as NATO and the EU.

ODS

Civic Democratic Party
Conservative
The ODS is a liberal-conservative party in the Czech Republic, positioning itself as a leading force of the civic right. It combines economic liberal principles with a skeptical stance on European integration, advocating for individual responsibility and a lean state.

Piráti

Czech Pirate Party
Centre-Left
Pro-European
Pirátí is a progressive, liberal party in the Czech Republic, positioning itself as a digital vanguard for transparency and civil liberties. It combines technological optimism with social-liberal values, presenting itself as a modern alternative to the traditional political spectrum.

PRO

Law, Respect, Expertise
Right
PRO (Právo Respekt Odbornost) is a Czech right-wing populist party defined by a strongly national-conservative and anti-establishment stance. It combines resistance to international institutions with demands for radical sovereignty and civil liberties.

Přísaha

Oath – Robert Šlachta's Civic Movement
Right
Eurosceptic
Přísaha is a Czech political movement with a clear focus on combating corruption and ensuring internal security. Founded by a former elite police officer, it positions itself as a voice for law and order and an alternative to the established political elites.

SPD

Freedom and Direct Democracy
Right-wing Populist
Eurosceptic
The SPD (Svoboda a přímá demokracie) is a right-wing populist and national-conservative party in the Czech Republic. Its core platform is resistance to EU integration and migration, alongside a demand for radical direct democracy, modeled after Switzerland.

STAN

Mayors and Independents
Liberal
Pro-European
STAN is a liberal Czech centrist party that derives its identity from its strong local roots. It champions subsidiarity and the empowerment of municipal self-governance. As a pro-European force, it pursues a pragmatic course balancing civic liberalism with a regional focus.

Stačilo!

Enough!
Left
Eurosceptic
Stačilo! (Enough!) is a left-wing populist alliance in the Czech Republic led by the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSČM). This coalition combines radical left-wing policies with pronounced Euroscepticism and sovereignism to mobilize voters across the political spectrum, from the far-left to the populist right.

TOP 09

Tradition Responsibility Prosperity 09
Conservative
Pro-European
TOP 09 is a conservative-liberal party in the Czech Republic, defined by its pro-European stance and fiscal discipline. Its name stands as an acronym for Tradition, Responsibility, and Prosperity, which encapsulates its brand identity as a centrist-right civic force.

Zelení

Green Party
Green
Centre-Left
Zelení is an eco-liberal party in the Czech Republic committed to climate protection, social justice, and progressive social policies. It sees itself as a pro-European force that links ecological sustainability with democratic values and the protection of minorities.

Other Parties

Historical Parties

Data Sources and Methodology

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CHES – Chapel Hill Expert Survey

The leading expert survey on party positions in Europe. Over 400 political scientists document party stances based on rigorous scientific criteria.

Additional Sources

Rovny, Jan, et al. “25 Years of Political Party Positions in Europe: The Chapel Hill Expert Survey, 1999-2024.”

V-Party – Parties of the World Dataset

A specialized project by the University of Gothenburg, where international political scientists evaluate the fundamental identities and organizations of parties worldwide.

Additional Sources

Lindberg, Staffan I., et al. 2022. "Varieties of Party Identity and Organization (V–Party) Dataset V2."