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Gaullism
The General
«A certain idea of the nation.»
Charles de Gaulle's doctrine: national independence, a strong modernizing state, an independent nuclear deterrent and a Europe of nations rather than a federal one.
In short
On the traditional scale, this ideology sits in the law-and-order right camp. The clearest positions are on sovereignty: strongly towards “sovereignty”; devolution: strongly towards “centralism”; technology: strongly towards “acceleration”; foreign policy: strongly towards “interventionism”. On economy it stays balanced. Among the other ideologies, the closest is national conservatism (95%).
Principles
- National independence and greatness
- A strong, planning state
- A Europe of homelands
An independent, respected country, with a strong state and a president at the helm.
Common criticisms
Where it comes from
It began with Charles de Gaulle, leader of Free France and founder of the Fifth Republic in 1958.
Key figures: Charles de Gaulle
Further reading: War Memoirs — Charles de Gaulle
Position on the 13 axes
Similar ideologies
National conservatismThe Patriot95%Authoritarian nationalismThe Strongman95%BonapartismThe Consul94%Closest parties in Europe
Conservative PartyUnited Kingdom91%
Prawo i SprawiedliwośćPoland91%
Les RépublicainsFrance90%
Fratelli d'ItaliaItaly88%Closest figures
Positions are estimates based on documented ideas, platforms and actions, updated to October 2026.