coalition negotiation
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coalition negotiation
A negotiation between two or more political parties with the aim of forming a joint government, a coalition.
Nach der Wahl zogen sich die Koalitionsverhandlungen über mehrere Wochen hin.
After the election, the coalition negotiations dragged on for several weeks.
The word is made up of 'die Koalition' (the coalition) and 'die Verhandlung' (the negotiation). The 's' in the middle is a linking s that connects the two parts.
Die Verhandlungen zur Bildung einer Koalition waren schwierig.
The negotiations to form a coalition were difficult.
Since this is usually a longer process with many talks, the word is very often used in the plural: 'die Koalitionsverhandlungen' (the coalition negotiations).
Die Koalitionsverhandlungen zwischen den Parteien beginnen nächste Woche.
The coalition negotiations between the parties begin next week.
In a political context, coalition negotiations are often 'geführt' (conducted), 'aufgenommen' (started), or they can 'scheitern' (fail). Common adjectives are 'zähe' (tough/protracted) or 'schwierige' (difficult) negotiations.
Nach wochenlangen, zähen Koalitionsverhandlungen konnte eine Einigung erzielt werden.
After weeks of tough coalition negotiations, an agreement was reached.
coalition agreement
'der Koalitionsvertrag' and 'die Koalitionsverhandlung' both belong to the formation of a government after an election. The important difference is the timing: in a 'Koalitionsverhandlung', parties talk to each other and try to reach an agreement. The 'Koalitionsvertrag' is the result of these talks. It states what the parties want to do together. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with the same parties and the same political process. Remember: first come the negotiations, then the agreement is written or signed.
Während der Koalitionsverhandlung streiten die Parteien noch über das Thema Verkehr.
During the coalition negotiation, the parties are still arguing about transport policy.
Nach langen Gesprächen haben die Parteien den Koalitionsvertrag unterschrieben.
After long talks, the parties signed the coalition agreement.