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President of Portugal (1986–1996) · 1924–2017

Mário Soares Political views on the 12 axes

Socialist leader who helped secure democracy after the Carnation Revolution and took Portugal into the European Community.

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Where Mário Soares stands

Our estimate from their writing and record. Axes they took no clear view on are left out.

Structure
Federal40%60%Unitary

Centrist

Representation
Democratic95%5%Autocratic

Liquid Democracy

Power
Security35%65%Freedom

Liberal

Diplomacy
Internationalist90%10%Nationalist

Internationalism

Military
Militarist25%75%Pacifist

Non-Aggressive

Trade
Protectionist30%70%Globalist

Free Trade

Economy
Equality65%35%Markets

Social Democratic

Control
Planned50%50%Laissez-Faire

Balanced

Religion
Secular80%20%Religious

Atheist

Culture
Progressive75%25%Traditional

Progressive

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Ideologies closest to Mário Soares

Compared on economy, power, diplomacy and culture, the four axes every ideology is defined on.

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