Five Star Movement
Italy
Basis for the estimate: Programme: citizens' income, anti-establishment populism, opposed to arms for Ukraine.
Political placement
| Map dimension | Score (0–100) | Position | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Collective / planned ↔ Market | 38 | near the center | |
| Social Progressive ↔ Traditional | 37 | near the center | |
| Authority Libertarian ↔ Authoritarian | 31 | toward libertarian | |
| National identity Cosmopolitan ↔ Nationalist | 55 | near the center | |
| Foreign policy Non-intervention ↔ Intervention | 25 | toward non-intervention |
All nine underlying dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Economic ownership Collective ownership ↔ Private ownership | 39 | near the center |
| Civil liberties Civil liberty ↔ State restrictions | 41 | near the center |
| National identity Cosmopolitan ↔ Nationalist | 55 | near the center |
| Social and cultural values Progressive ↔ Traditionalist | 40 | near the center |
| Political governance Democratic ↔ Autocratic | 20 | toward democratic |
| Equality and hierarchy Egalitarian ↔ Hierarchical | 27 | toward egalitarian |
| Economic management Free market ↔ State planning | 65 | near the center |
| Military intervention Non-intervention ↔ Intervention | 25 | toward non-intervention |
| Religion and government Secular state ↔ Religious authority | 31 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A national religious authority should have the power to veto legislation. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Opposition parties should be free to compete in elections. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
| The government should guarantee a basic standard of living for everyone. | Strongly agrees | from their record |
| People should be free to criticize the government without fear of legal punishment. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
| Healthcare should be provided to everyone by the government and paid for through taxes. | Strongly agrees | from their record |
| Paid sick leave and paid parental leave should be guaranteed by law. | Strongly agrees | from their record |
| Military power should be used proactively when serious external threats are emerging. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Preserving a historic national majority is a legitimate immigration objective. | Disagrees | estimated |
| Same-sex couples should have the same right to marry as opposite-sex couples. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
| The constitution should recognize a particular religion as the foundation of the state. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
Closest ideologies
Guild Socialism89% similar positionParticipatory Democracy88% similar positionDirect Democracy88% similar positionConfederalism88% similar positionRadical Centrism88% similar position
Most similar parties
Workers' Party (PT)93% similarIndian National Congress92% similarSahra Wagenknecht Alliance92% similarPeronist coalition (Unión por la Patria)91% similarConstitutional Democratic Party91% similar
Sources
- Wikipedia: Five Star Movement (Wikipedia search)
- Chapel Hill Expert Survey (expert ratings of party positions)
- Manifesto Project (coded election platforms)
Last reviewed October 11, 2026.