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European federalism
The Europeanist
«United in diversity.»
Aims for a United States of Europe: a democratic federation that moves beyond national sovereignty to ensure peace and global clout.
In the test it shows up as a «closeness» on its issues, not as a main label: it is a single-issue movement.
In short
On the traditional scale, this ideology sits in the center-left camp. The clearest positions are on sovereignty: strongly towards “integration”; immigration: strongly towards “openness”; society: fairly towards “progress”; religion: fairly towards “secularism”. On state and democracy it stays balanced. Among the other ideologies, the closest is social liberalism (90%).
Principles
- A democratic European federation
- Moving beyond nationalism
- Peace through integration
A federal Europe, with a common defense, foreign policy and budget.
Common criticisms
Where it comes from
It began with the Ventotene Manifesto (1941) by Altiero Spinelli and Ernesto Rossi, written in internal exile under fascism.
Key figures: Altiero Spinelli, Alcide De Gasperi, Emma Bonino
Further reading: The Ventotene Manifesto — Spinelli and Rossi; The Postnational Constellation — Jürgen Habermas
Position on the 13 axes
Similar ideologies
Social liberalismThe Reformer90%Liberal socialismThe Actionist89%Green liberalismThe Green Innovator88%Closest parties in Europe
Partito DemocraticoItaly92%
Parti SocialisteFrance92%
Green PartyIreland92%
Partido Socialista Obrero EspañolSpain91%Closest figures
Positions are estimates based on documented ideas, platforms and actions, updated to October 2026.