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Self-managed communal socialismHistorical regime · March–May 1871

Paris Commune

The revolutionary government that held Paris for 72 days in 1871, the Commune established direct democracy with recallable mandates, workers' self-management of workshops, separation of Church and state, and equal pay, becoming a symbol of communal socialism.

Predominant spectrum
Anarchist
Linked ideology
Council Communism
Closest personality
Anton Pannekoek
Flag: Paris Commune

Political topics

Profile across mindedfolk

  • Structure

    Very strong · Federal
    Federal91%
    Unitary9%
  • Representation

    Very strong · Democracy
    Democracy89%
    Autocracy11%
  • Power

    Leaning · Liberty
    Security30%
    Liberty70%
  • Immigration

    Very strong · Multiculturalism
    Assimilation13%
    Multiculturalism88%
  • Nationalism

    Strong · Internationalist
    Internationalist86%
    Nationalist14%
  • Economy

    Very strong · Public
    Public90%
    Private10%
  • Free market

    Leaning · Planning
    Planning68%
    Free market32%
  • Religion

    Very strong · Irreligious
    Irreligious90%
    Religious10%
  • Morality

    Leaning · Progressive
    Progressive64%
    Traditionalist36%
  • Technology

    Balanced
    Technology54%
    Biology46%

What sets Paris Commune apart

Most unusual position

Structure

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

Country median 30Paris Commune 91

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

Most common position

Technology

On Technology, it sits practically at the catalog median.

Country median 56Paris Commune 54

Here it shares common ground with most countries.