The Republicans
France
Basis for the estimate: Programme: Gaullist right, security and immigration control, fiscal conservatism.
Political placement
| Map dimension | Score (0–100) | Position | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Collective / planned ↔ Market | 66 | toward market | |
| Social Progressive ↔ Traditional | 64 | near the center | |
| Authority Libertarian ↔ Authoritarian | 41 | near the center | |
| National identity Cosmopolitan ↔ Nationalist | 75 | toward nationalist | |
| Foreign policy Non-intervention ↔ Intervention | 55 | near the center |
All nine underlying dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Economic ownership Collective ownership ↔ Private ownership | 71 | toward private ownership |
| Civil liberties Civil liberty ↔ State restrictions | 58 | near the center |
| National identity Cosmopolitan ↔ Nationalist | 75 | toward nationalist |
| Social and cultural values Progressive ↔ Traditionalist | 70 | toward traditionalist |
| Political governance Democratic ↔ Autocratic | 25 | toward democratic |
| Equality and hierarchy Egalitarian ↔ Hierarchical | 64 | near the center |
| Economic management Free market ↔ State planning | 41 | near the center |
| Military intervention Non-intervention ↔ Intervention | 55 | near the center |
| Religion and government Secular state ↔ Religious authority | 51 | near the center |
Party scores are estimated from platforms and records; individual members can differ. How scores are made.
Key positions (estimated)
| Statement | Position | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Opposition parties should be free to compete in elections. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
| The means of production should ultimately be owned collectively. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| A national religious authority should have the power to veto legislation. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Central economic planning is preferable to decentralized market decisions. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| During a pandemic, governments should be able to close businesses and places of worship. | Agrees | from their record |
| National borders should become less important over time. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Class distinctions should gradually disappear. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Non-intervention should be the default even when allies request military assistance. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Medical gender transition should not be available to minors. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
| Traditional values should guide what society considers right and wrong. | Agrees | estimated |
Closest ideologies
Moderate Conservatism90% similar positionOne-Nation Conservatism89% similar positionRight-Wing Populism89% similar positionConservative Populism88% similar positionNational Liberalism88% similar position
Most similar parties
Liberal Democratic Party95% similarPeople's Party94% similarLiberal Party of Australia93% similarCDU/CSU92% similarSweden Democrats92% similar
Sources
- Wikipedia: The Republicans (France) (Wikipedia search)
- Chapel Hill Expert Survey (expert ratings of party positions)
- Manifesto Project (coded election platforms)
Last reviewed October 11, 2026.