‹
Economy and redistribution
44
vs. you
›
Closer to lower taxes — redistribution is more targeted than universal, and broad services are not the main emphasis.
Position 4: Cutting taxes still weighs, but a few targeted supports (housing, transport for those in need) are fine without opening broad social programmes.
More
Targeted help is usually cheaper than universal schemes and reaches those with the greatest need. But offices have to check eligibility, which costs time and money. In a city this might mean cheaper fares for pensioners on low incomes, not for every pensioner. Anyone just over the threshold gets nothing, which can feel unfair.
Lower taxes, less redistribution
Higher redistribution, broader public services
Change on this axis since 22 Sep 2026
‹
Public finance
33
vs. you
›
Budget balance still leads, but selected investment is allowed if it does not break the whole.
Position 3: Balance still leads; one or two necessary infrastructure repairs can fit, but not new large spending programmes.
More
You distinguish between spending that cannot wait and spending that can. A bridge at risk of collapse or a leaking school roof gets fixed, a new stadium or bypass does not. This saves money, but it can mean investment goes only into patching things up, leaving no room for broader modernisation.
Priority on a balanced budget
Investment and spending even at a deficit
Change on this axis since 22 Sep 2026
‹
Housing
48
vs. you
›
Private construction remains the main path; public intervention and regulation are more of a supplement.
Position 5: Private and public paths complement each other — developer projects and municipal flats, without strong rent caps or full laisser-faire.
More
In practice new neighbourhoods might be built by developers, with the council reserving some flats for teachers, nurses or young families. The upside is having several tools at once; the downside is slower decision-making and disputes over who should build how much. This view usually goes with close cooperation between the city and investors.
Private construction and looser rules
Public construction and market regulation
Change on this axis since 22 Sep 2026
‹
Climate and energy
74
vs. you
›
Cutting emissions has greater priority; short-term energy price gives way to climate targets.
Position 7: Climate targets weigh more than short-term price — earlier coal phase-out dates and heat-pump subsidies even if bills rise.
More
The upside is earlier independence from imported fossil fuels and cleaner air. The downside is higher costs during the transition, felt most by lower-income households unless they receive compensation. For a city it can mean switching public transport to electricity sooner or connecting housing estates to renewable heat.
Short-term price and slower change
Faster emissions cuts
Change on this axis since 22 Sep 2026
‹
European integration
93
vs. you
›
The stance rests on deeper shared decision-making in the EU rather than national autonomy.
Position 9: You want more decisions at EU level: common policies and fewer national brakes on tax, migration and security.
More
This view rests on the belief that smaller countries have more influence in Europe as part of a strong whole than on their own. It would mean strengthening the European Parliament and the Commission and weakening the veto. The risk is that some voters may see decision-making as distant and feel they have less control over it.
More decision-making at national level
More shared decision-making in the EU
Change on this axis since 22 Sep 2026
‹
Defence and security
92
vs. you
›
The stance leans toward markedly stronger collective defence and higher military spending.
Position 9: Defence is a clear budget priority: markedly higher spending, joint purchases, and willingness for stronger alliance commitments.
More
Putting defence first spills into other areas: faster permits for military construction, support for the arms industry and more focus on resilient infrastructure. Security, defence firms and garrison regions benefit; other ministries pay, as their budgets grow more slowly. Overpriced contracts are a risk if oversight is weak.
Lower military commitments and spending
Stronger collective defence and higher spending
Change on this axis since 22 Sep 2026
‹
Migration and integration
36
vs. you
›
Managed admission with an emphasis on limits — integration yes, but without a clear opening of entry.
Position 4: Entry limits remain, but basic integration help (language, work) for people already admitted is a given.
More
You see help for admitted people as a way for them to work quickly, pay taxes and avoid relying on benefits. Towns may bear the cost of courses and advice, but also see less tension between neighbours. In a large city this could mean, for instance, more capacity in community centres while the number of new permits stays limited.
Restrictive admission of foreigners
More open admission with integration support
Change on this axis since 22 Sep 2026
‹
Social values
69
vs. you
›
Individual autonomy and equal rights already weigh more than protecting traditional forms.
Position 7: Equal rights weigh more: expanding minority rights and a looser tie between policy and traditional institutions already lead.
More
In practice this means stronger protection against discrimination at work, in housing or in services, and more equal access to joint parenting for different kinds of families. Minorities gain more security, while supporters of traditional views may worry their values are losing public support. In a city this could mean, for example, more active support for community and counselling services.
Traditional rules and institutions
Greater individual autonomy and equal rights
Change on this axis since 22 Sep 2026
‹
Education
86
vs. you
›
The stance leans toward strong public schooling and equal access as the main line of education policy.
Position 9: Public schooling and equal access lead: heavier support for weaker regions and pupils; private and selective paths step back.
More
In practice this would mean targeted funding for schools in deprived areas or regions losing teachers, and a bigger state role in running schools. It can help children who today often start at a disadvantage; supporters of choice may fear less diversity and flexibility. It often comes with tighter conditions for public funding of private schools.
Smaller state role, selectivity, and private alternatives
Strong public schooling and equal access
Change on this axis since 22 Sep 2026
