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.
Fratelli d’Italia
Brothers of ItalyRight-wing
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 26%
Part of the Government
Brothers of Italy (FdI) is a national-conservative party in Italy, founded in 2012 by Giorgia Meloni, Guido Crosetto and Ignazio La Russa. It emerged from a split from Il Popolo della Libertà and carries on the traditions of Alleanza Nazionale. FdI represents positions such as national sovereignty, traditional family values, and a restrictive immigration policy. Under the leadership of Giorgia Meloni, the party gained significance in the 2022 parliamentary elections and has since provided the Italian head of government.
Lega
LeagueRight-wing
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 8.8%
Part of the Government
The League, formerly known as Lega Nord, is a political party in Italy that was founded in 1989. Originally, it advocated for the autonomy of Northern Italy, but under the leadership of Matteo Salvini, it transformed into a national, right-wing populist party with strong anti-immigration and Eurosceptic rhetoric.
Forza Italia
Go ItalyCentre-right
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 8.1%
Part of the Government
Forza Italia is a center-right party in Italy, founded in 1994 by Silvio Berlusconi. It represents conservative and economically liberal positions and has been involved in several government coalitions. After its dissolution in 2009, the party was re-established in 2013. Since the death of Berlusconi in June 2023, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has led the party.
Partito Democratico
Democratic PartyCentre-left
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 19.1%
The Partito Democratico (PD) is a social-democratic party in Italy, founded in 2007 through the merger of the Democrats of the Left and the Margherita. It represents social-democratic, left-liberal, and Christian-social values and is a member of the Socialist Party of Europe.
Movimento 5 Stelle
Five Star MovementLeft-wing
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 15.4%
The Movimento 5 Stelle (M5S) is an Italian political party founded in 2009 by Beppe Grillo and Gianroberto Casaleggio. It combines elements of populism, green politics, and direct democracy. The M5S has been involved in several government coalitions and has officially positioned itself since 2024 as 'independently progressive'.
A/IV
Azione/Italia VivaLiberal politics
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 7.8%
Azione/Italia Viva (A/IV) is a liberal and pro-European political alliance in Italy, founded in 2022 by Carlo Calenda (Azione) and Matteo Renzi (Italia Viva). The alliance advocates for economic reforms, social modernization, and a stronger integration into the European Union.
AVS
Italian Left / Green EuropeLeft-wing
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 3.6%
The Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra (AVS) is a political alliance in Italy, founded on July 2, 2022. It brings together the parties Sinistra Italiana (SI) and Europa Verde (EV) and represents a leftist, environmentally oriented ideology. AVS advocates for social justice, environmental protection, and sustainable development.
NM
Us ModeratesCentre-right
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 0.9%
Noi Moderati (NM) is a centrist political party in Italy, founded in August 2022. It emerged as a coalition of several Christian democratic and liberal parties, including Noi con l'Italia and Italia al Centro. The party advocates for national identity, sovereignty, and regional autonomy.
Più Europa
More EuropeLiberal politics
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 2.8%
Più Europa (also called +Europa) is a liberal and pro-European centrist political party in Italy. It was founded in 2017 and advocates for stronger European integration. At the European level, it is a member of the ALDE party. The party emphasizes the values of the European Union, including peace, democracy, and human rights, and advocates for an open and inclusive society.
IC
Civic CommitmentCentre-left
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 0.6%
Impegno Civico (IC) is a center-left party in Italy that was founded in 2022. It emerged from the merger of the parties 'Italia al Centro' and 'Coraggio Italia' and is part of the center-right alliance. IC advocates for civic engagement, social justice, and economic development.
MAIE
Associative Movement of Italians AbroadRegional interests
EU Parliament
Election Trend
The Movimento Associativo Italiani all’estero (MAIE) is an Italian party founded in 2007 in Argentina by Ricardo Antonio Merlo. It represents the interests of Italians abroad, particularly in South America, and advocates for their rights and cultural identity. MAIE operates independently of traditional Italian parties and has had representatives in the Italian Parliament since 2008. Its central concern is the promotion of Italian communities worldwide.
SVP
South Tyrolean People's PartyRegional interests
EU Parliament
Election Trend
The South Tyrolean People's Party (SVP) is a Christian democratic regional party in South Tyrol, Italy, founded in 1945. It sees itself as a party that brings together all German and Ladin-speaking South Tyroleans and advocates for the preservation of cultural identity and the autonomy of the region. The SVP has been the strongest political force in South Tyrol since its founding and has been continuously represented in the Italian Parliament.
ScN
South calls NorthRegional interests
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 0.8%
Sud chiama Nord (ScN) is a regional and populist party in Italy, founded in 2022 by Cateno De Luca. It advocates for more autonomy and federal structures, especially for Southern Italy.
VdA
Aosta ValleyRegional interests
EU Parliament
Election Trend
The Vallée d'Aoste (VdA) is a regional political coalition in the Aosta Valley, Italy. It advocates for the autonomy and special interests of this region. The VdA brings together various parties with regionalist and autonomist goals and is represented in the Italian Parliament.
Azione
ActionLiberal politics
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%
Azione is a liberal political party in Italy, founded in 2019 by Carlo Calenda, a former Minister of Economic Development. The party positions itself as a reform-oriented force of the center, opposing populism and sovereignty. It advocates for a pro-European orientation, economic modernization, and social justice.
DSp
Sovereign Popular DemocracyTransversal
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 1.2%
Democrazia Sovrana Popolare (DSP) is a populist, sovereigntist and eurosceptic party alliance in Italy, founded in January 2023. Under the leadership of Marco Rizzo, DSP advocates for national sovereignty and against globalization. The alliance emerged from the dissolution of Italia Sovrana e Popolare and includes, among others, Rizzo's Partito Comunista and Francesco Toscano's Ancora Italia Sovrana e Popolare.
Italexit
ItalexitRight-wing
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 1.9%
Italexit is an Italian party founded in 2020 by Gianluigi Paragone with the main goal of leading Italy out of the European Union and the Eurozone. It represents populist and eurosceptic positions and opposes measures such as the Green Pass and mandatory vaccinations.
Italia Viva
Italy AliveLiberal politics
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%
Italia Viva is a liberal political party in Italy, founded by Matteo Renzi in September 2019. It emerged from a split from the Partito Democratico (PD) and positions itself in the political center. The party advocates for reforms, European integration, and the promotion of equality. It emphasizes values such as liberalism, secularism, and inclusivity and aims for greater political and economic integration of Europe.
PTD
Peace Land DignityLeft-wing
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%
Pace Terra Dignity (PTD) is an Italian electoral alliance founded in February 2024 by Michele Santoro. The alliance brings together left-wing parties and movements focusing on pacifism, environmental protection, and social justice.
UP
People's UnionLeft-wing
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 1.4%
The Unione Popolare (UP) is an Italian political alliance that was founded on July 9, 2022. It unites left and far-left parties such as Democrazia e Autonomia, Rifondazione Comunista, Potere al Popolo! and ManifestA. Under the leadership of the former mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, the UP advocates for social justice, environmental protection, and the implementation of the Italian Constitution.