Question 1

What is a political compass?

Accepted Answer

A simplified visual representation that places ideological currents and political actors across two or more dimensions. On this page we use an economic dimension (property, markets, redistribution) and a social dimension (authority, individual liberty). It is a comparison tool, not a scientific measurement.

Question 2

How is the position of a party or ideology calculated?

Accepted Answer

Coordinates are built from a weighted evaluation of criteria defined by eXcenda. For the economic axis: private property, taxation, redistribution, regulation, state intervention and economic freedom. For the social axis: civil liberties, state authority, security, individual autonomy, behavioural regulation and decentralisation of power. The result is an illustrative analytical interpretation.

Question 3

Is the political compass objective?

Accepted Answer

No universal methodology or objective classification exists to place currents or parties on a two-axis compass. Different authors or studies can situate the same political tradition at different coordinates depending on the criteria and weightings used. The positions shown here are an analytical interpretation by eXcenda, not an official classification.

Question 4

Where is PSOE placed?

Accepted Answer

In eXcenda's analytical interpretation, PSOE is placed in an intermediate centre-left position on the economic axis and in a moderate zone on the social axis. This is an illustrative position based on recent electoral programmes and institutional stances. Use the interactive map to see the coordinates and compare them with other parties.

Question 5

Where is PP placed?

Accepted Answer

In eXcenda's analytical interpretation, PP sits in a centre-right zone on the economic axis and in a position slightly oriented toward authority on the social axis. It is an illustrative position based on recent electoral programmes and institutional positions. Use the interactive map to check exact coordinates and compare with other parties.

Question 6

Where is Vox placed?

Accepted Answer

In eXcenda's analytical interpretation, Vox is placed clearly on the economic right and strongly oriented toward authority on the social axis. This is an illustrative position based on recent programmes and statements. The interactive map shows the detailed position and allows visual comparison with other parties.

Question 7

Where is Sumar placed?

Accepted Answer

In eXcenda's analytical interpretation, Sumar is placed on the economic left and in a moderate zone on the social axis, close to the centre. It is an illustrative position based on recent electoral programmes and public positions. Check the interactive map for numeric coordinates.

Question 8

Does the left always mean higher taxes?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Although many currents on the economic left often defend greater fiscal progressivity or higher tax pressure on certain groups, the relationship is not mechanical. The same orientation can translate into very different fiscal policies depending on the country, the economic context and the specific programme.

Question 9

Does the right always mean a smaller state?

Accepted Answer

No. A right-wing political position on the economic axis can combine the defence of private property and markets with a high degree of state intervention in matters of security, order or social regulation. The economic and social axes are independent dimensions.

Question 10

Can a political decision affect my net worth?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Measures such as changes to personal income tax, wealth tax, rental regulation, pension reforms, social security contributions, savings taxation or housing policies can modify disposable income, savings and the value of assets. However, the final impact depends on the specific design of each measure and on the response of the economy and markets.

Question 11

Why can a party's position change?

Accepted Answer

Political formations evolve over time: their electoral programmes, their leaderships, their coalitions and their positions on specific issues change. In addition, the same party can combine different positions depending on the area analysed. That is why it is important to check the reference date and always review the concrete programme.

Question 12

Why are historical ideologies such as Nazism or Fascism included?

Accepted Answer

Their inclusion is for descriptive and historical purposes only and is intended to facilitate visual comparison with other political traditions. It does not imply support, legitimation or moral equivalence with respect to other currents. Some are historical movements that currently have no parliamentary representation in Spain.

#	Name	Type	Family	Economic	Social	Conf.	Reference
13	Anarcho-capitalism	Ideology	Libertarian right	+8	-8.8	Medium	Theoretical current · Rothbard/Hoppe
9	Anarcho-syndicalism	Ideology	Libertarian left	-6.8	-5.2	Medium	Historical movement · international reference
8	Collectivist Anarchism	Ideology	Libertarian left	-7.8	-3.6	Medium	Theoretical tradition · 19th–20th c.
1	Communism / Stalinism	Ideology	Historical	-7.2	+8.4	Medium	Historical tradition · 20th century
7	Authoritarian Conservatism	Ideology	Right	+3.6	+4.2	Medium	Ideological family · historical reference
10	Social Ecology (Bookchin)	Ideology	Libertarian left	-5.4	-6.4	Low	Theoretical current · Bookchin
4	Fascism	Ideology	Historical	+6.6	+8.8	High	Historical movement · 20th century Europe
16	Geolibertarianism	Ideology	Libertarian right	+2.6	-3.4	Low	Theoretical current · Henry George
15	Classical Liberalism	Ideology	Libertarian right	+4.2	-5	High	Theoretical tradition · Smith/Hayek
2	Maoism	Ideology	Historical	-6	+6.8	Medium	Historical tradition · 20th century
14	Minarchism	Ideology	Libertarian right	+6	-7.2	Medium	Theoretical current · Nozick
11	Mutualism (Proudhon)	Ideology	Libertarian left	-3.8	-7.4	Low	Theoretical tradition · Proudhon
5	Nazism	Ideology	Historical	+8	+7.8	High	Historical movement · 20th century Germany
6	Neoreactionary (NRx)	Ideology	Right	+5.4	+6.2	Low	Contemporary intellectual current
17	Social Democracy	Ideology	Center	0	0	High	Contemporary political tradition
3	State Socialism	Ideology	Left	-4.2	+4.8	Medium	Theoretical tradition · historical reference
12	Libertarian Socialism	Ideology	Libertarian left	-6	-8.6	Medium	Ideological family · historical reference

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