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Left Party group
The parliamentary group of the party 'Die Linke' (The Left) in a parliament, especially in the German Bundestag.
Die Linksfraktion hat einen neuen Gesetzesentwurf zur Mietpreisbremse eingebracht.
The Left Party group introduced a new draft law on rent control.
The word is made up of 'Links-' (left-wing) and 'Fraktion' (parliamentary group). 'Links' refers to the political orientation, and a 'Fraktion' is a group of representatives from a party in a parliament.
Die Linksfraktion im Stadtrat stimmte gegen den Vorschlag.
The left-wing group in the city council voted against the proposal.
The meaning depends on the context. In a German context, it usually means the parliamentary group of the party 'Die Linke' (The Left). In international reports or general discussions, it refers to any left-wing group in a parliament.
Die Linksfraktion im Bundestag fordert höhere Steuern für Reiche.
The Left Party group in the Bundestag is calling for higher taxes on the rich.
When German news refers to 'der Linksfraktion' (the Left Party group) without further explanation, it almost always means the parliamentary group of the party 'Die Linke' in the German Bundestag.
Ein Sprecher der Linksfraktion kritisierte das neue Gesetz scharf.
A spokesperson for the Left Party group sharply criticized the new law.
Common verbs used with the Left Party group in a political context include 'fordern' (to demand), 'kritisieren' (to criticize), 'einen Antrag stellen' (to submit a motion), and 'ablehnen' (to reject).
Die Linksfraktion stellt einen Antrag zur Reform des Sozialsystems.
The Left Party group is submitting a motion to reform the social welfare system.
faction
'die Fraktion' and 'die Linksfraktion' both refer to a group of representatives in a parliament. 'Fraktion' is the general term. 'Linksfraktion' is more specific and additionally says that the group is politically left-wing or belongs to the party 'Die Linke'. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Linksfraktion' is also a 'Fraktion'. If the political direction or the specific party is important, 'Linksfraktion' fits. If it is only about the parliamentary group, 'Fraktion' is more neutral.
Die Linksfraktion stellt im Parlament einen Antrag für höhere Sozialleistungen.
The Left Party group introduces a motion in parliament for higher social benefits.
Die Sprecherin der Fraktion beantwortet nach der Sitzung mehrere Fragen.
The spokesperson for the parliamentary group answers several questions after the session.