Democratic Party (PD)
Italy
Basis for the estimate: Programme: centre-left social democracy, pro-EU.
Political placement
| Map dimension | Score (0–100) | Position | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Collective / planned ↔ Market | 44 | near the center | |
| Social Progressive ↔ Traditional | 21 | toward progressive | |
| Authority Libertarian ↔ Authoritarian | 33 | toward libertarian | |
| National identity Cosmopolitan ↔ Nationalist | 25 | toward cosmopolitan | |
| Foreign policy Non-intervention ↔ Intervention | 60 | 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 | 25 | toward cosmopolitan |
| Social and cultural values Progressive ↔ Traditionalist | 20 | 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 | 60 | near the center |
| Religion and government Secular state ↔ Religious authority | 23 | 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 |
| Opposition parties should be free to compete in elections. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
| A national religious authority should have the power to veto legislation. | Strongly disagrees | 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 |
| Paid sick leave and paid parental leave should be guaranteed by law. | Strongly agrees | from their record |
| Same-sex couples should have the same right to marry as opposite-sex couples. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
| 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 |
| No religious organization should have an official role in government. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
Closest ideologies
Modern Liberalism93% similar positionSocial Liberalism91% similar positionProgressive Liberalism90% similar positionSocial Democracy90% similar positionRadical Centrism89% similar position
Most similar parties
SPD97% similarDemocratic Party96% similarAustralian Labor Party96% similarPSOE95% similarLabour Party95% similar
Sources
- Wikipedia: Democratic Party (Italy) (Wikipedia search)
- Chapel Hill Expert Survey (expert ratings of party positions)
- Manifesto Project (coded election platforms)
Last reviewed October 11, 2026.