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An election that takes place before the end of the regular legislative term, often because a government has lost confidence or a coalition has broken apart.
Nach dem Scheitern der Koalitionsverhandlungen forderte die Opposition eine Neuwahl.
After the coalition negotiations failed, the opposition called for a new election.
'Neuwahl' (new election) is a compound word made from the adjective 'neu' (new) and the noun 'die Wahl' (election). So it literally describes a new, unscheduled election.
Die Regierungskrise führte zu einer Neuwahl im Herbst.
The government crisis led to a new election in the fall.
In a political context, 'Neuwahl' (new election) is often used with certain verbs. Parties can 'eine Neuwahl fordern' (call for a new election), the president can 'eine Neuwahl ansetzen' (schedule a new election), or 'es kann zu einer Neuwahl kommen' (a new election can take place).
Nach dem Rücktritt des Kanzlers muss eine Neuwahl angesetzt werden.
After the chancellor's resignation, a new election must be scheduled.
The term 'Neuwahl' (new election) is used almost exclusively in politics. It refers to an election that takes place before the end of the normal term of office, for example because a governing coalition breaks apart.
Nach dem Misstrauensvotum kam es zu einer Neuwahl.
After the vote of no confidence, a new election took place.
choice / election
'die Wahl' and 'die Neuwahl' both have to do with political voting. 'die Wahl' is the general term: citizens cast their vote so that people are elected or a decision is made on an issue. 'die Neuwahl' is a special election that takes place earlier than planned, for example after a political crisis. Learners may confuse the words because every 'Neuwahl' is also a 'Wahl'. But not every 'Wahl' is a 'Neuwahl'. If you are simply talking about the regular date, you say 'Wahl'. If you want to emphasize that the election is being newly scheduled and held early, you say 'Neuwahl'.
Nach dem Streit in der Regierung fordert die Opposition eine Neuwahl.
After the dispute in the government, the opposition is calling for a new election.
Am Sonntag gehen viele Menschen zur Wahl.
On Sunday, many people are going to vote in the election.