parliamentary group leader
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parliamentary group leader
The person who leads a parliamentary group, that is, the association of a party’s representatives in a parliament, and represents it publicly.
Der Fraktionsvorsitzende gab nach der Sitzung eine Pressekonferenz.
The parliamentary group leader held a press conference after the meeting.
The word consists of 'Fraktion' (a party’s parliamentary group) and 'Vorsitzender' (chairperson/leader). The 'Vorsitzende' is literally the person who 'sits in front' and leads a group.
Der Fraktionsvorsitzende leitet die wöchentliche Sitzung seiner Partei.
The parliamentary group leader leads his party’s weekly meeting.
'Fraktionsvorsitzender' (parliamentary group leader) is a nominalized participle and is declined like an adjective. Pay attention to the endings in different cases, e.g. 'dem Fraktionsvorsitzenden' (dative).
Der Fraktionsvorsitzende gibt ein Interview.
The parliamentary group leader is giving an interview.
This word belongs firmly to the field of politics. It is used when talking about parliaments, parties, and their organization.
Die Fraktionsvorsitzenden der Regierungsparteien trafen sich zur Krisensitzung.
The parliamentary group leaders of the governing parties met for a crisis meeting.
