PSOE
Spain
Basis for the estimate: Programme: social democracy, minimum wage increases, pro-EU, progressive social laws.
Political placement
| Map dimension | Score (0–100) | Position | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Collective / planned ↔ Market | 44 | near the center | |
| Social Progressive ↔ Traditional | 14 | strongly toward progressive | |
| Authority Libertarian ↔ Authoritarian | 33 | toward libertarian | |
| National identity Cosmopolitan ↔ Nationalist | 30 | toward cosmopolitan | |
| Foreign policy Non-intervention ↔ Intervention | 55 | near the center |
All nine underlying dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Economic ownership Collective ownership ↔ Private ownership | 49 | near the center |
| Civil liberties Civil liberty ↔ State restrictions | 50 | near the center |
| National identity Cosmopolitan ↔ Nationalist | 30 | toward cosmopolitan |
| Social and cultural values Progressive ↔ Traditionalist | 15 | toward progressive |
| Political governance Democratic ↔ Autocratic | 15 | toward democratic |
| Equality and hierarchy Egalitarian ↔ Hierarchical | 30 | toward egalitarian |
| Economic management Free market ↔ State planning | 63 | near the center |
| Military intervention Non-intervention ↔ Intervention | 55 | near the center |
| Religion and government Secular state ↔ Religious authority | 12 | strongly toward secular state |
Party scores are estimated from platforms and records; individual members can differ. How scores are made.
Key positions (estimated)
| Statement | Position | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| During a pandemic, governments should be able to order people to stay at home except for essential reasons. | Strongly agrees | from their record |
| Religious doctrine should take precedence over civil law when they conflict. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Opposition parties should be free to compete in elections. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
| Preserving a historic national majority is a legitimate immigration objective. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Healthcare should be provided to everyone by the government and paid for through taxes. | Strongly agrees | from their record |
| Same-sex couples should have the same right to marry as opposite-sex couples. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
| Paid sick leave and paid parental leave should be guaranteed by law. | Strongly agrees | from their record |
| Society works best when established social hierarchies are respected. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Non-intervention should be the default even when allies request military assistance. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Governments should not be able to suspend basic rights during a declared emergency. | Agrees | estimated |
Closest ideologies
Modern Liberalism93% similar positionSocial Liberalism92% similar positionProgressive Liberalism92% similar positionSocial Democracy90% similar positionLiberal Democracy88% similar position
Most similar parties
Democratic Party (PD)95% similarSwedish Social Democrats95% similarSocialist Party95% similarSPD95% similarDemocratic Party95% similar
Sources
- Wikipedia: Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (Wikipedia search)
- Chapel Hill Expert Survey (expert ratings of party positions)
- Manifesto Project (coded election platforms)
Last reviewed October 11, 2026.