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Belgium

Federal parliamentary monarchy made up of three regions and three linguistic communities, with competitive elections, broad social protection, and an open economy integrated into the European Union. National politics combines multiparty coalitions, regional autonomy, and guarantees of religious freedom.

Predominant spectrum
Left
Closest ideology
Liberal Socialism
Closest personality
Justin Trudeau
Flag: Belgium

Political topics

Profile across mindedfolk

  • Structure

    Leaning · Federal
    Federal71%
    Unitary29%
  • Representation

    Strong · Democracy
    Democracy78%
    Autocracy23%
  • Power

    Leaning · Liberty
    Security43%
    Liberty58%
  • Immigration

    Leaning · Multiculturalism
    Assimilation30%
    Multiculturalism70%
  • Nationalism

    Leaning · Internationalist
    Internationalist61%
    Nationalist39%
  • Economy

    Leaning · Public
    Public66%
    Private34%
  • Free market

    Leaning · Free market
    Planning39%
    Free market61%
  • Religion

    Leaning · Irreligious
    Irreligious60%
    Religious40%
  • Morality

    Strong · Progressive
    Progressive80%
    Traditionalist20%
  • Technology

    Balanced
    Technology46%
    Biology54%

What sets Belgium apart

Most unusual position

Morality

Leans further toward progressive than 98% of the 325 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 27Belgium 80

Of all the topics, Morality is where it stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Technology

On Technology, it sits close to the catalog median.

Country median 56Belgium 46

Here it shares common ground with most countries.