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Czechia STAN: Latest polls, election results and positions

Election Trend
14.5 %
+3.3 since the last election
Last Election
11.2 %
Election 2025 · 22 Seats
3-Month Trend
±0.0
Three months ago: 14.5 %
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Starostové a nezávislí at a glance

Mayors and Independents EPP
Flag of Czechia Czechia Liberal Liberal Europhile Founded 2004

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.

Values and Ideology
STAN's foundation is built upon the belief in the self-reliance of the state's smallest unit: the municipality. Their worldview is characterized by decentralization and a skepticism towards an overbearing central government. For STAN, political legitimacy stems directly from local experience and grassroots civic engagement. They combine a humanist perspective with the conviction that politics functions most effectively when decision-makers are directly confronted with the consequences of their actions.

Political Priorities
STAN's agenda prioritizes effective governance, combating corruption, and enhancing education. They advocate for an equitable distribution of tax revenues between major cities and rural areas to mitigate regional disparities. Their target audience primarily includes active civil society, municipal leaders, and the young, urban middle class seeking transparent, pro-European policies free from ideological constraints. Economically, they pursue a market-oriented strategy, complemented by the expansion of digital infrastructure.

Role in the Political System
Strategically, STAN often acts as a pivotal party and a stabilizing force within coalitions. Their robust base in municipal governments provides them with a depth of personnel that extends beyond the national parliament. Within the framework of the rule of law, they champion independent institutions and the separation of powers. Their role is that of a pragmatic corrective force, striving to bridge the gap between "high politics" in Prague and the lived realities in the regions, all while remaining firmly anchored in the transatlantic and European alliances.
Political Alignment
Conservative
Social
STAN
Market
Progressive
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STAN: Key issues and ideological profile

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Main topics of STAN:: Economy (Important Topic), Society (Important Topic), Social Affairs (Important Topic), Environment (Important Topic), Migration (Minor Topic)

STAN: What does the party stand for? Positions compared

Position 2024 Position 2019

Economy & State

Should income and wealth be redistributed? Maintains a neutral stance on redistribution. Stance
How should the state manage its available budget? Seeks a balance between investments and fiscal discipline. Stance
Should the local economy be protected? Advocates largely free trade with minor protective measures. Stance

Society & Values

What is more important: freedom or security? Prioritizes civil liberties but accepts certain security measures. Stance
Should the equality of women be promoted? Supports measures to promote equality. Stance
Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced? Largely supports equality. Stance
Should same-sex marriage be allowed? Largely supports same-sex partnerships. Stance
What role should religions play in politics? Views religion as a personal but socially relevant matter. Stance
Should policy focus on urban or rural areas? Prioritizes rural regions and their development. Stance

Environment & Globalization

What is more important: environmental protection or economy? Weights environmental protection slightly stronger than economic growth. Stance
What is more important: climate protection or economy? Seeks a balance between climate and economic goals. Stance

Migration & Integration

How should immigration policy be regulated? Holds a balanced position between openness and control. Stance
How should immigrant integration be shaped? Views integration as a two-way process. Stance
Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights? Considers equal rights sufficient. Stance
What role should nation-states play? Advocates international cooperation beyond national interests. Stance

Democracy & Institutions

How should power be distributed? Supports checks and balances and shared decision-making power. Stance
How independent should the judiciary be? Advocates a completely independent judiciary without political influence. Stance
How should the state be organized: centralized or federal? Supports decentralization with clear regional competencies. Stance
Positions of STAN: Should income and wealth be redistributed? Maintains a neutral stance on redistribution. How should the state manage its available budget? Seeks a balance between investments and fiscal discipline. Should the local economy be protected? Advocates largely free trade with minor protective measures. What is more important: freedom or security? Prioritizes civil liberties but accepts certain security measures. Should the equality of women be promoted? Supports measures to promote equality. Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced? Largely supports equality. Should same-sex marriage be allowed? Largely supports same-sex partnerships. What role should religions play in politics? Views religion as a personal but socially relevant matter. Should policy focus on urban or rural areas? Prioritizes rural regions and their development. What is more important: environmental protection or economy? Weights environmental protection slightly stronger than economic growth. What is more important: climate protection or economy? Seeks a balance between climate and economic goals. How should immigration policy be regulated? Holds a balanced position between openness and control. How should immigrant integration be shaped? Views integration as a two-way process. Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights? Considers equal rights sufficient. What role should nation-states play? Advocates international cooperation beyond national interests. How should power be distributed? Supports checks and balances and shared decision-making power. How independent should the judiciary be? Advocates a completely independent judiciary without political influence. How should the state be organized: centralized or federal? Supports decentralization with clear regional competencies.

STAN: Election results in Czechia since 1945

STAN in government: the record since 1945

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 Today
Led government Involved in government Not in government
No government involvement to date

STAN has not been involved in any government since 1990.

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