parliamentary group leader
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parliamentary group leader
The person who leads a parliamentary group, meaning the association of members of parliament from one party, and represents it externally.
Der Fraktionschef gab nach der entscheidenden Sitzung eine Pressekonferenz.
The parliamentary group leader held a press conference after the decisive meeting.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Fraktion' (parliamentary group), the linking s, and 'Chef' (leader/boss). So it literally describes the leader or head of a political parliamentary group.
Der neue Fraktionschef wird morgen gewählt.
The new parliamentary group leader will be elected tomorrow.
This term is used almost exclusively in a political context. It refers to the leaders of party groups in parliaments such as the Bundestag or a state parliament.
Alle Fraktionschefs trafen sich zu einer Krisensitzung.
All parliamentary group leaders met for a crisis meeting.
Common verbs used with 'Fraktionschef' (parliamentary group leader) describe political actions. Typical phrases are: 'der Fraktionschef fordert' (the parliamentary group leader demands), 'kritisiert' (criticizes), 'kündigt an' (announces), or 'gibt eine Erklärung ab' (issues a statement).
Der Fraktionschef der Opposition kritisierte die Regierung scharf.
The opposition's parliamentary group leader sharply criticized the government.
