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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.
reelection
A „Neuwahl“ is an early election held before the regular legislative term ends, for example after a coalition breaks apart. „Wiederwahl“, by contrast, refers to the result of the same person being elected again to the office they already hold.
Nach dem Zerbrechen der Koalition beschließt das Parlament eine vorzeitige Neuwahl.
After the coalition broke apart, parliament decided to hold an early election.
Nach einer weiteren Amtszeit bewirbt sich die Präsidentin um ihre Wiederwahl.
After another term in office, the president is running for reelection.
