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parliamentary group
A group of representatives in a parliament who belong to the same party or pursue common political goals.
Die Fraktion hat sich auf einen gemeinsamen Kandidaten geeinigt.
The parliamentary group agreed on a joint candidate.
faction
A smaller group within a larger organization (e.g. party, association) that often represents a differing opinion.
Innerhalb des Vereins bildete sich eine Fraktion, die den Vorstand kritisierte.
Within the association, a faction formed that criticized the board.
fraction
In chemistry and physics, a component of a mixture of substances that is separated by a separation process such as distillation or filtration.
Bei der Destillation von Rohöl werden verschiedene Fraktionen wie Benzin und Diesel gewonnen.
During the distillation of crude oil, various fractions such as gasoline and diesel are obtained.
Careful: 'Die Fraktion' does not mean 'fraction' in the mathematical sense (e.g. 1/2). It mainly refers to a political group.
Die größte Fraktion im Parlament stellt den Kanzler.
The largest parliamentary group in parliament provides the chancellor.
The word comes from the Latin 'fractio' (breaking). This idea of a 'fragment' or subgroup appears in all meanings: a subgroup in parliament, in an association, or a separated part of a chemical substance.
Innerhalb der Partei gibt es verschiedene Fraktionen.
There are various factions within the party.
The most common meaning of 'Fraktion' is a group of representatives from the same party in a parliament. The term is central to understanding political news.
Die Abgeordneten treffen sich wöchentlich zur Fraktionssitzung.
The representatives meet weekly for the parliamentary group meeting.
In political contexts, you often hear 'eine Fraktion bilden' (to form a parliamentary group), 'einer Fraktion angehören' (to belong to a parliamentary group), or 'der Fraktionsvorsitzende' (the parliamentary group leader).
Nach der Wahl müssen die Parteien neue Fraktionen bilden.
After the election, the parties have to form new parliamentary groups.
In the meaning 'component of a mixture of substances', 'Fraktion' (fraction) is a technical term from chemistry and physics. You only find it in scientific or technical texts.
Durch Filtration lässt sich das Gemisch in seine einzelnen Fraktionen trennen.
Through filtration, the mixture can be separated into its individual fractions.
group
Gruppe generally refers to several representatives who appear together or stand together. Fraktion, on the other hand, refers to a political alliance in parliament whose members belong to the same party or pursue common goals. Use Gruppe for a mere gathering, and Fraktion for the political unit.
Nach der Sitzung bespricht die Fraktion ihre gemeinsamen politischen Ziele.
After the meeting, the parliamentary group discusses its shared political goals.
Nach der Sitzung spricht eine kleine Gruppe von Abgeordneten vor dem Gebäude.
After the meeting, a small group of representatives speaks in front of the building.
