Parties in comparison
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.
Partido Popular
People’s PartyPartido Popular is a center-right party that is currently represented in the parliament with 22 MPs.
PSOE
Spanish Socialist Workers’ PartyPSOE (Partido Socialista Obrero Español) is a center-left party that is currently represented in parliament with 20 seats.
Vox
VoxVox is a right-wing party that is currently represented in parliament with 6 seats.
ERC
Republican Left of CataloniaERC (Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya) is a regional interest party that is currently represented in parliament with 3 seats.
SALF
SALFSALF is a party that is currently represented in the parliament with 3 MPs.
Sumar
SumSumar is a left party and currently represented in parliament with 3 MPs.
Podemos
We canPodemos is a left party that is currently represented in parliament with 2 seats.
CEUS
Coalition for a Solidary EuropeCEUS (Coalición por una Europa Solidaria) is a party of undefinable orientation that is currently represented in parliament with 1 seats.
Junts per Catalunya
Together for CataloniaJunts per Catalunya is a regional interest party that is currently represented in parliament with 1 seats.
2RK
2RK2RK is a party from Hungary.
ADR
ADRADR is a party from Romania.
AKEL
Progressive Party of Working PeopleAKEL (Anorthotiko Komma Ergazomenou Laou) is a left party from Cyprus.
ANO 2011
ANO- YES 2011ANO 2011 is a center-right party from Czech Republic.
AR
ARAR is a party from France.
AS
United list LZP/LRA/LPAS (LZP/LRA/LP) is a center-right party from Latvia.
AUR
Alliance for the Unity of RomaniansAUR (Alianța pentru Unirea Românilor) is a far-right party from Romania.
AVS
Italian Left / Green EuropeAfD
Alternative for GermanyAliança Democrática
Democratic AllianceAliança Democrática is a center-right party from Portugal.
Alternativet
The AlternativeAlternativet is a green party from Denmark.
Animaliste
Animalist PartyAontú
AontúAontú is a party of undefinable orientation from Ireland.
Azione
ActionBBB
Bauern-Bürger-BewegungBBB (BoerBurgerBeweging) is a party of undefinable orientation from Netherlands.
BS
Nonpartisan Local Government ActivistsBS (Bezpartyjni Samorządowcy) is a regional interest party from Poland.
BSP
Bulgarian Socialist PartyBSP (Bălgarska Socialističeska Partija) is a center-left party from Bulgaria.
BSW
Alliance Sahra WagenknechtBloco de Esquerda
Left BlocBloco de Esquerda is a left party from Portugal.
CDA
Christian Democratic AppealCDA (Christen-Democratisch Appèl) is a center-right party from Netherlands.
CDU
Unitary Democratic CoalitionCDU (Coligação Democrática Unitária) is a left party from Portugal.
CDU/CSU
Christian Democratic Union of GermanyCU
Christian UnionCU (ChristenUnie) is a center-right party from Netherlands.
Centerpartiet
Center PartyCenterpartiet is a liberal party from Sweden.
Chega
Enough!Chega is a right-wing party from Portugal.
Ciudadanos
Citizens-Party of the CitizenryCiudadanos (Ciudadanos–Partido de la Ciudadanía) is a liberal party from Spain.
D
DD is a party from Greece.
D66
Democrats 66D66 (Democraten 66) is a party of undefinable orientation from Netherlands.
DIKO
Democratic PartyDIKO (Dimokratiko Komma) is a center-left party from Cyprus.
DIPA
Democratic AlingmentDIPA (Dimokratiki Parataxi) is a text.party-info-orientation-center from Cyprus.
DISY
Democratic RallyDISY (Dimokratikos Synagermos) is a center-right party from Cyprus.
DK/MSZP/P
DK/MSZP/PDK/MSZP/P is a center-left party from Hungary.
DNA
DNA - DEMOCRATIC - NEUTRAL - AUTHENTICDNA (DNA - DEMOKRATISCH – NEUTRAL – AUTHENTISCH) is a party from Austria.
DP
Labour PartyDP (Darbo partija) is a center-left party from Lithuania.
DP
Homeland MovementDP (Domovinski pokret) is a right-wing party from Croatia.
DPS
Movement for Rights and FreedomsDPS (Dwischenie sa Prawa i Swobodi) is a liberal party from Bulgaria.
DSVL
Union of Democrats "For Lithuania"DSVL (Demokratų sąjunga „Vardan Lietuvos“) is a green party from Lithuania.
Danmarksdemokraterne
Denmark DemocratsDanmarksdemokraterne is a right-wing party from Denmark.
Dansk Folkeparti
Danish People’s PartyDansk Folkeparti is a right-wing party from Denmark.
De Rød-Grønne
Red–Green AllianceDe Rød-Grønne (Enhedslisten–De Rød-Grønne) is a left party from Denmark.
DeSUS
Democratic Party of Pensioners of SloveniaDeSUS (Demokratična stranka upokojencev Slovenije) is a center-left party from Slovenia.
Demokrati
DemocratsDemokrati is a center-right party from Slovakia.
Die Linke
The LeftDie PARTEI
Party for Labour, Rule of Law, Animal Protection, Promotion of Elites and Grassroots Democratic InitiativeE200
Estonia 200E200 (Eesti 200) is a liberal party from Estonia.
ECR
European Conservatives and ReformistsECR (European Conservatives and Reformists) is a right-wing party from EU-Parliament.
EDEK
Movement for Social DemocracyEDEK (Kinima Sosialdimokraton) is a center-left party from Cyprus.
EER
The Greens EstoniaEER (Erakond Eestimaa Rohelised) is a green party from Estonia.
EKRE
Conservative People’s Party of EstoniaEKRE (Eesti Konservatiivne Rahvaerakond) is a right-wing party from Estonia.
ELAM
National Popular FrontELAM (Ethniko Laiko Metopo) is a far-right party from Cyprus.
EPP
European People’s PartyEPP (European People’s Party) is a center-right party from EU-Parliament.
Ellinikí Lýsi
Greek SolutionEllinikí Lýsi is a right-wing party from Greece.
Ensemble
Citizens TogetherEurope of Sovereign Nations
Europe of Sovereign NationsEurope of Sovereign Nations is a far-right party from EU-Parliament.
FAMILIE
Family Party of GermanyFAMILIE (Familien-Partei Deutschlands) is a center-right party from Germany.
FDP
Free Democratic PartyFPÖ
Freedom Party of AustriaFianna Fáil
Soldiers of Destiny – The Republican PartyFianna Fáil is a center-right party from Ireland.
Fidesz/KDNP
Fidesz – Hungarian Civic UnionFidesz/KDNP (Fidesz – Kereszténydemokrata Néppárt) is a right-wing party from Hungary.
Fidias Panagiotou
Fidias PanagiotouFidias Panagiotou is a party from Cyprus.
Fine Gael
Family of the IrishFine Gael is a center-right party from Ireland.
Foní Logikís
Voice of ReasonFoní Logikís is a far-right party from Greece.
Forza Italia
Go ItalyFratelli d’Italia
Brothers of ItalyFreie Wähler
Free VotersFvD
Forum for DemocracyFvD (Forum voor Democratie) is a right-wing party from Netherlands.
GERB
GERB – Citizens for European Development of BulgariaGERB (Graschdani sa Ewropejsko Raswitie na Balgaria) is a center-right party from Bulgaria.
GL/PvdA
GreenLeft / Labour PartyGL/PvdA (GroenLinks / Partij van de Arbeid) is a center-left party from Netherlands.
GRÜNE
The Greens – The Green AlternativeGreen Party
Green PartyGreen Party is a green party from Ireland.
Greens
The Greens/European Free AllianceGreens (The Greens/European Free Alliance) is a green party from EU-Parliament.
Grüne
Alliance ’90/The GreensHDZ
Croatian Democratic UnionHDZ (Hrvatska demokratska zajednica) is a center-right party from Croatia.
HLAS
Voice – Social DemocracyHLAS (HLAS – sociálna demokracia) is a center-left party from Slovakia.
HSU
Croatian Party of PensionersHSU (Hrvatska stranka umirovljenika) is a center-left party from Croatia.
IDS
Istrian Democratic AssemblyIDS (Istarski demokratski sabor) is a center-left party from Croatia.
IE
IEIE is a party from Malta.
ITN
There is such a PeopleITN (Nyama takava dŭrzhava) is a party of undefinable orientation from Bulgaria.
Iniciativa Liberal
Liberal InitiativeIniciativa Liberal is a liberal party from Portugal.
Isamaa
Fatherland PartyIsamaa (Erakond Isamaa) is a center-right party from Estonia.
JKP
JKPJKP is a party from Latvia.
Jaunā Vienotība
New UnityJaunā Vienotība is a center-right party from Latvia.
Jobbik
Jobbik Movement for a Better HungaryJobbik (Jobbik Magyarországért Mozgalom) is a center-right party from Hungary.
KDH
Christian Democratic MovementKDH (Kresťanskodemokratické hnutie) is a center-right party from Slovakia.
KEKK
United Cypriot Hunters MovementKEKK (Kínima Enoménon Kipríon Kinigón) is a party of undefinable orientation from Cyprus.
KO
Civic CoalitionKO (Koalicja Obywatelska) is a party of undefinable orientation from Poland.
KOOS
TogetherKOOS is a center-right party from Estonia.
KOSP
Movement of Ecologists – Citizens’ CooperationKOSP (Kinima Ikologon – Synergasia Politon) is a green party from Cyprus.
KPÖ
Communist Party of AustriaKeskerakond
Estonian Centre PartyKeskerakond (Eesti Keskerakond) is a liberal party from Estonia.
Kokoomus
National CoalitionKokoomus (Kansallinen Kokoomus) is a center-right party from Finland.
Kommounistikó
Communist Party of GreeceKommounistikó (Kommounistikó Kómma Elládas) is a far-left party from Greece.
Kon
ConfederationKon (Konfederacja) is a right-wing party from Poland.
Konservative Folkeparti
Conservative People’s PartyKonservative Folkeparti (Det Konservative Folkeparti) is a center-right party from Denmark.
Kresťanská únia
Christian UnionKresťanská únia is a center-right party from Slovakia.
Kristdemokraterna
Christian DemocratsKristdemokraterna is a center-right party from Sweden.
Kristillisdemokraatit
Christian DemocratsKristillisdemokraatit is a center-right party from Finland.
LA
For Latvia’s DevelopmentLA (Latvijas attīstībai) is a liberal party from Latvia.
LIVRE
FreeLIVRE is a green party from Portugal.
LMP
Politics Can Be DifferentLMP (Lehet Más a Politika) is a green party from Hungary.
LPV
Latvia FirstLPV (Latvija pirmajā vietā) is a right-wing party from Latvia.
LRLS
Liberal Movement of the Republic of LithuaniaLRLS (Lietuvos Respublikos liberalų sąjūdis) is a liberal party from Lithuania.
LRP
Lithuanian Party of RegionsLRP (Lietuvos regionų partija) is a center-left party from Lithuania.
LSDP
Social Democratic Party of LithuaniaLSDP (Lietuvos socialdemokratų partija) is a center-left party from Lithuania.
LT
Party ‘Freedom and Justice’LT (Partija „Laisvė ir teisingumas“) is a center-right party from Lithuania.
LVŽS
Lithuanian Farmers and Greens UnionLVŽS (Lietuvos valstiečių ir žaliųjų sąjunga) is a green party from Lithuania.
La France insoumise
Unsubmissive FranceLabour Party
Labour PartyLabour Party is a center-left party from Ireland.
Laisvės
Freedom PartyLaisvės (Laisvės partija) is a liberal party from Lithuania.
Left
European United Left-Nordic Green LeftLeft (European United Left-Nordic Green Left) is a left party from EU-Parliament.
Lega
LeagueLes Patriotes
The PartiotesLes Patriotes is a right-wing party from France.
Les Républicains
The RepublicansLes Verts
Europe Ecology – The GreensLevica
The LeftLevica is a left party from Slovenia.
Lewica
The New LeftLewica is a left party from Poland.
Liberal Alliance
Liberal AllianceLiberal Alliance is a center-right party from Denmark.
Liberalerna
LiberalsLiberalerna is a liberal party from Sweden.
Libertà
FreedomLiike Nyt
Movement NowLiike Nyt is a center-right party from Finland.
Lutte Ouvrière
Workers' struggleLŽP
Lithuanian Green PartyLŽP (Lietuvos žaliųjų partija) is a green party from Lithuania.
MA
MAMA is a party from Slovakia.
MKKP
Hungarian Two-tailed dog partyMKKP (Magyar Kétfarkú Kutya Párt) is a satire party from Hungary.
MMM
Hungary for All MovementMMM (Mindenki Magyarországa Mozgalom) is a center-right party from Hungary.
MeRA25
European Realistic Disobedience FrontMeRA25 (Μétopo Evropaikís Realistikís Anypakoís) is a left party from Greece.
Mi Hazánk
Our Homeland MovementMi Hazánk (Mi Hazánk Mozgalom) is a far-right party from Hungary.
Miljöpartiet
Green PartyMiljöpartiet (Miljöpartiet de gröna) is a green party from Sweden.
Moderaterna
Moderate PartyModeraterna (Moderata samlingspartiet) is a center-right party from Sweden.
Moderaterne
The ModeratesModeraterne is a party of undefinable orientation from Denmark.
Momentum
Momentum MovementMomentum (Momentum Mozgalom) is a liberal party from Hungary.
Most
Bridge of Independent ListsMost (Most nezavisnih lista) is a center-right party from Croatia.
Movimento 5 Stelle
Five Star MovementMožemo!
We can! - political platformMožemo! (Možemo! - politička platforma) is a green party from Croatia.
NEOS
NEOS – The New AustriaNIKI
Democratic Patriotic Movement VictoryNIKI (Dimokratikó Patriotikó Kínima NIKI) is a far-right party from Greece.
NS
NSNS is a party from Lithuania.
NSC
New Social ContractNSC (Nieuw Sociaal Contract) is a center-right party from Netherlands.
NSi
New SloveniaNSi (Nova Slovenija–Krščanski demokrati) is a center-right party from Slovenia.
Nacionālā Apvienība
National AllianceNacionālā Apvienība (Nacionālā apvienība "Visu Latvijai!") is a right-wing party from Latvia.
Nea Dimokratia
New DemocracyNea Dimokratia is a center-right party from Greece.
Non-Inscrits
Non-InscritsNon-Inscrits is a party of undefinable orientation from EU-Parliament.
Néa Aristerá
New LeftNéa Aristerá is a left party from Greece.
PACMA
Partido Animalista Contra el Maltrato AnimalPACMA (Partido Animalista Contra el Maltrato Animal) is a party of undefinable orientation from Spain.
PAN
People-Animals-NaturePAN (Pessoas–Animais–Natureza) is a animal rights party from Portugal.
PASOK
Panhellenic Socialist MovementPASOK (Panellinio Sosialistiko Kinima) is a center-left party from Greece.
PL
Labour PartyPL (Partit Laburista) is a center-left party from Malta.
PL2050/PSL
PL2050/PSLPL2050/PSL (Polska 2050/Polskie Stronnictwo Ludowe) is a text.party-info-orientation-center from Poland.
PN
Nationalist PartyPN (Partit Nazzjonalista) is a center-right party from Malta.
PNL
National Liberal PartyPNL (Partidul Național Liberal) is a center-right party from Romania.
PP
We Continue the ChangePP (Prodŭlzhavame promyanata) is a party of undefinable orientation from Bulgaria.
PP
PPPP is a party from Croatia.
PRO
Law, Respect, ExpertisePRO (Právo Respekt Odbornost) is a right-wing party from Czech Republic.
PRO România
Pro Romania PartyPRO România is a center-left party from Romania.
PS
Progressive SlovakiaPS (Progresívne Slovensko) is a liberal party from Slovakia.
PSD
Social Democratic PartyPSD (Partidul Social Democrat) is a center-left party from Romania.
PTD
Peace Land DignityPUSL
Social Liberal Humanist PartyPUSL (Partidul Umanist Social Liberal) is a center-left party from Romania.
PVV
Party for FreedomPVV (Partij voor de Vrijheid) is a right-wing party from Netherlands.
PaM
PaMPaM is a party from Czech Republic.
Parempoolsed
Right-WingersParempoolsed is a center-right party from Estonia.
Partei des Fortschritts
Party of progressParti communiste français
French Communist PartyPartito Democratico
Democratic PartyPatriots for Europe
Patriots for EuropePatriots for Europe is a right-wing party from EU-Parliament.
Perussuomalaiset
Finns PartyPerussuomalaiset is a right-wing party from Finland.
PiS
Law and JusticePiS (Prawo i Sprawiedliwość) is a right-wing party from Poland.
Piráti
Czech Pirate PartyPiráti (Česká pirátská strana) is a center-left party from Czech Republic.
Plefsi Eleftherias
Course of FreedomPlefsi Eleftherias is a left party from Greece.
Progresīvie
The ProgressivesProgresīvie is a center-left party from Latvia.
PvdD
Party for the AnimalsPvdD (Partij voor de Dieren) is a animal rights party from Netherlands.
RE
Renew EuropeRE (Renew Europe) is a liberal party from EU-Parliament.
REPER
Renewing Romania’s European ProjectREPER (Partidul REPER) is a liberal party from Romania.
Radikale Venstre
Danish Social Liberal PartyRadikale Venstre is a liberal party from Denmark.
Rassemblement national
National RallyReconquête
ReconquestReformierakond
Estonian Reform PartyReformierakond (Eesti Reformierakond) is a liberal party from Estonia.
Republika
Republic MovementRepublika (Hnutie Republika) is a far-right party from Slovakia.
Resnica
Resni.ca Citizens’ MovementResnica (Državljansko Gibanje Resni.ca) is a right-wing party from Slovenia.
S&D
Progressive Alliance of Socialists and DemocratsS&D (Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats) is a center-left party from EU-Parliament.
S.O.S.
S.O.S. RomaniaS.O.S. (S.O.S. Romania) is a far-right party from Romania.
S/ZL
S/ZLS/ZL is a center-right party from Slovakia.
SD
Social DemocratsSD (Socialni demokrati) is a center-left party from Slovenia.
SDE
Social Democratic PartySDE (Sotsiaaldemokraatlik Erakond) is a center-left party from Estonia.
SDP
Social Democratic Party of FinlandSDP (Suomen Sosialidemokraattinen Puolue) is a center-left party from Finland.
SDP
Social Democratic PartySDP (Socijaldemokratska partija Hrvatske) is a center-left party from Croatia.
SDPS
Social Democratic Party “Harmony”SDPS (Sociāldemokrātiskā Partija “Saskaņa”) is a center-left party from Latvia.
SDS
Slovenian Democratic PartySDS (Slovenska demokratska stranka) is a right-wing party from Slovenia.
SGP
Reformed Political PartySGP (Staatkundig Gereformeerde Partij) is a center-right party from Netherlands.
SLS
Slovenian People’s PartySLS (Slovenska ljudska stranka) is a center-right party from Slovenia.
SMER
Direction – Social DemocracySMER (Smer – Sociálna Demokracia) is a center-left party from Slovakia.
SNS
Slovak National PartySNS (Slovenská národná strana) is a right-wing party from Slovakia.
SOCDEM
Social DemocracySOCDEM (Sociální Demokracie) is a center-left party from Czech Republic.
SP
Socialist PartySP (Socialistische Partij) is a left party from Netherlands.
SPD
Social Democratic Party of GermanySPD
Freedom and Direct DemocracySPD (Svoboda a přímá demokracie) is a right-wing party from Czech Republic.
SPOLU
Let's Go Into It TogetherSPOLU (Jdeme do toho spolu) is a center-right party from Czech Republic.
SPÖ
Social Democratic Party of AustriaSTAN
Mayors and IndependentsSTAN (Starostové a nezávislí) is a center-right party from Czech Republic.
SUE
SUESUE is a party from Italy.
SV
Sovereign PowerSV (Suverēnā vara) is a right-wing party from Latvia.
SYRIZA
Coalition of the Radical LeftSYRIZA (Synaspismós Rizospastikís Aristerás) is a left party from Greece.
SaS
Freedom and SolidaritySaS (Sloboda a Solidarita) is a center-right party from Slovakia.
Sinn Féin
We OurselvesSinn Féin is a left party from Ireland.
Solidarity–People Before Profit
Solidarity-PBPSolidarity–People Before Profit is a left party from Ireland.
Stabilitātei!
For Stability!Stabilitātei! is a center-right party from Latvia.
Stačilo!
Enough!Stačilo! is a left party from Czech Republic.
Suomen Keskusta
Centre Party of FinlandSuomen Keskusta is a text.party-info-orientation-center from Finland.
Svenska folkpartiet
Swedish People’s Party of FinlandSvenska folkpartiet (Svenska folkpartiet i Finland) is a liberal party from Finland.
Sverigedemokraterna
Swedish DemocratsSverigedemokraterna is a right-wing party from Sweden.
Svoboda
Freedom MovementSvoboda (Gibanje Svoboda) is a center-left party from Slovenia.
Svobodní
Party of Free CitizensSvobodní (Strana svobodných občanů) is a right-wing party from Czech Republic.
TISZA
Respect and FreedomTISZA (Tisztelet és Szabadság) is a center-right party from Hungary.
TK
TKTK is a right-wing party from Lithuania.
TS-LKD
Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian DemocratsTS-LKD (Tėvynės sąjunga – Lietuvos krikščionys demokratai) is a center-right party from Lithuania.
Tierschutzpartei
Animal Welfare PartyUDMR
Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in RomaniaUDMR (Uniunea Democrată Maghiară din România) is a regional interest party from Romania.
Union populaire républicaine
Union populaire républicaineUnion populaire républicaine is a party of undefinable orientation from France.
VVD
People’s Party for Freedom and DemocracyVVD (Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie) is a liberal party from Netherlands.
Vasemmistoliitto
Left AllianceVasemmistoliitto is a left party from Finland.
Venstre
Venstre – Danish Liberal PartyVenstre (Venstre – Danmarks Liberale Parti) is a center-right party from Denmark.
Vesna
Spring - Green partyVesna (Vesna – Zelena Stranka) is a green party from Slovenia.
Vihreä liitto
Green LeagueVihreä liitto is a green party from Finland.
Volt
VoltVolt
VoltVolt is a center-left party from Netherlands.
Volt
New Wave || Volt Cyprus – The Other CyprusVolt (Néo Kýma || Volt Cyprus – Í Álli Kýpros) is a center-left party from Cyprus.
Vänsterpartiet
Left PartyVänsterpartiet is a left party from Sweden.
Vŭzrazhdane
RevivalVŭzrazhdane is a far-right party from Bulgaria.
ZR
ZRZR is a party from Slovakia.
ZZS
Union of Greens and FarmersZZS (Zaļo un Zemnieku savienība) is a green party from Latvia.
Zeleni Slovenije
Andrej Čuš and Greens of SloveniaZeleni Slovenije (Andrej Čuš in Zeleni Slovenije) is a green party from Slovenia.
Zelení
Green PartyZelení (Strana zelených) is a green party from Czech Republic.
ÖDP
Ecological Democratic PartyÖVP
Austrian People’s PartyĽSNS
People’s Party – Our SlovakiaĽSNS (Ľudová strana Naše Slovensko) is a far-right party from Slovakia.
Social Democrats
Social DemocratsSocial Democrats is a center-left party from Ireland.