Skip to main content
The 12 Axes logoThe 12 Axes
Take the test
All countries

Italy Political profile on the 12 axes

A parliamentary republic of 20 regions, a founding member of the EU, with a national health service, a concordat with the Catholic Church and civil unions for same-sex couples.

These positions are our hand-set editorial estimate of Italy's current laws, institutions and policies (2026), not of its people or any party. They are not calculated from any index; we checked them against public sources such as V-Dem, Freedom House and the OECD. Last reviewed October 2026. To suggest a correction, email support@12axes.site.

Italy on each axis

Structure
Federal45%55%Unitary

Centrist

Representation
Democratic85%15%Autocratic

Direct Democracy

Power
Security55%45%Freedom

Centrist

Diplomacy
Internationalist70%30%Nationalist

Cooperation

Military
Militarist40%60%Pacifist

Neutral

Trade
Protectionist35%65%Globalist

Free Trade

Economy
Equality55%45%Markets

Mixed Economic

Control
Planned45%55%Laissez-Faire

Balanced

Religion
Secular45%55%Religious

Moderate

Culture
Progressive50%50%Traditional

Moderate

Immigration
Assimilationist65%35%Multiculturalist

Assimilationist

Technology
Technology50%50%Bioconservative

Neutral

Famous political figures from Italy

Countries with a similar profile

How close are you to Italy?

Take the test and see which countries and famous political figures are closest to your views.

Take the 12 Axes test

What it measures and how to start: political test