1
Economy & taxation
Taxes, public spending, growth, and distribution.
Compass topic: Economy & taxation
15 criteria to assess parties
How we structure the comparison — the same criteria power the compass.
2
Education & schools
School choice, equity, teacher pay, and grades.
Compass topic: Education
3
Housing & rural policy
Rents, housing construction, and rural services.
Compass topic: Housing & rural policy
4
Climate & energy
Emissions, nuclear, wind power, and energy prices.
Compass topic: Climate & energy
5
Defence & NATO
Defence budget, NATO, and military readiness.
Compass topic: Foreign policy & defence
6
Law & order
Crime fighting, penalties, and police resources.
Compass topic: Law & order
7
Equality & gender
Inequality, discrimination, and gender equality.
Compass topic: Equality & gender
8
Labour market
Unemployment, benefits, wages, and union rights.
Compass topic: Labour market
9
Immigration & integration
Asylum, citizenship, integration, and migration.
Compass topic: Immigration & integration
10
Welfare & healthcare
Healthcare, elder care, pensions, and family support.
Compass topic: Welfare & social policy
11
Healthcare
Waiting lists, privatisation, and care staff.
Compass topic: Welfare & social policy
12
Pension & elder care
Pension levels, care homes, and home care.
Compass topic: Welfare & social policy
13
Childcare & family
Preschool, child benefits, and parental leave.
Compass topic: Welfare & social policy
14
EU & international
EU cooperation, the euro, and aid.
Compass topic: Foreign policy & defence
15
Civil liberties
Privacy, surveillance, and free speech.
Compass topic: Law & order
16
Public sector efficiency
Bureaucracy, privatisation, and public spending.
Compass topic: Labour market
17
Rural & infrastructure
Transport, services, and agriculture in rural areas.
Compass topic: Housing & rural policy
18
Energy supply
Electricity prices, nuclear, and energy transmission.
Compass topic: Climate & energy