Emmanuel Macron vs Friedrich Merz on the 12 Axes
Emmanuel Macron is President of France and Friedrich Merz is Chancellor of Germany, leaders of two neighboring states. Both lean Private and Free, but Macron leans Progressive and Secular while Merz leans Traditional and Religious.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Emmanuel Macron | Friedrich Merz | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | +30 | +40 | 10 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | +35 | +40 | 5 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | +15 | +30 | 15 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | -15 | -30 | 15 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | +30 | +50 | 20 |
| StructureLocal to Central | No record | -10 | - |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | -45 | +30 | 75 |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | -50 | +25 | 75 |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | -35 | No record | - |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | +10 | +45 | 35 |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | No record | -50 | - |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | -15 | +10 | 25 |
Scores run from -100 to +100 and come from each profile's documented positions. Closeness compares only the axes both have on record. It measures similar positions, not endorsement. How profiles work
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How similar are Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz?
On the 9 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 80% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Morality, Religion.
Who is more economically left-wing, Emmanuel Macron or Friedrich Merz?
Emmanuel Macron sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 10 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, Emmanuel Macron or Friedrich Merz?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Friedrich Merz leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 4 points on average.
