Liberalism on the 12 Axes

Liberalism in its broad present form is the outlook of centrist liberal parties such as those in the Renew Europe group, Germany's Free Democrats, the Dutch VVD, or Canada's Liberals. It rests on constitutional democracy, independent courts, a free press and equal rights for every citizen, and on a secular state that protects all beliefs. Economically it trusts markets under moderate regulation and supports European integration, trade agreements and multilateral bodies. Socially it accepts change at a steady pace. Compared with Social Liberalism, it wants a leaner welfare state and lower taxes. Compared with Classical Liberalism, the 19th century creed of a minimal state, it accepts public services and regulation. Compared with Neoliberalism, it is a broad political tradition rather than a program of privatization and market reform.

• Classical Liberalism 87%Classical liberalism defends individual liberty, private property, free markets and the rule of law, with a limited government whose main job is to protect citizens' rights.
• Social Liberalism 85%Social liberalism holds that individual freedom requires real opportunity, so it pairs a market economy and civil liberties with public education, healthcare and social insurance.
• Georgism 85%Georgism is an economic philosophy holding that people own what they produce, but land and natural resources belong to everyone, so the main tax should fall on land value.
• Neoliberalism 81%Neoliberalism favors free markets, free trade, privatization, deregulation and fiscal discipline, while keeping a functioning state that secures markets and a basic social safety net.