Christian Democracy
Christian democracy applies Christian social teaching to democratic politics, especially the ideas of human dignity, subsidiarity and solidarity. It typically supports a social market economy, the family and European-style international cooperation.
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Subsidiarity places decisions at the lowest level that can handle them.
Strongly committed to parliamentary democracy and the rule of law.
Balances public order with protection of personal dignity and rights.
Historically a leading force behind European integration.
Supports defence through alliances while favouring diplomacy.
Moderate: welcoming in principle but expecting integration into shared values.
Balances private property with social solidarity in a social market economy.
Accepts regulation and social partnership between employers and unions.
Generally supports open trade within a regulated framework.
Draws openly on Christian ethics to shape public policy.
Socially conservative on family and life issues, though moderated over time.
Cautious about technologies that affect human dignity, such as genetic enhancement.