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party leadership
The top leadership level of a political party. This usually includes the chairperson or chairpersons, the deputies, and other important officials.
Die Parteispitze traf sich zu einer Krisensitzung, um das schlechte Wahlergebnis zu diskutieren.
The party leadership met for a crisis meeting to discuss the poor election result.
The word is made up of 'die Partei' (the party) and 'die Spitze' (the top/peak). Here, 'Spitze' is used metaphorically for the highest leadership or management, similar to a 'Bergspitze' (mountain peak).
Die gesamte Parteispitze trat nach dem Skandal zurück.
The entire party leadership resigned after the scandal.
Although 'die Parteispitze' refers to several people, the word is treated grammatically as singular. So the verb is in the 3rd person singular.
Die Parteispitze hat einen Kompromiss gefunden.
The party leadership has found a compromise.
'Parteispitze' is a typical word from political journalism and reporting. You often hear and read it in the news when decisions made by parties are being discussed.
Der Druck auf die Parteispitze wächst von Tag zu Tag.
The pressure on the party leadership is growing day by day.
Since 'Parteispitze' refers to a group of leaders, it is often used with verbs of action and decision-making. Typical ones are: 'sich treffen' (to meet), 'beraten' (to discuss/consult), 'beschließen' (to decide), or 'fordern' (to demand).
Die Parteispitze berät über den neuen Kurs für die nächsten Wahlen.
The party leadership is discussing the new direction for the next elections.
party leadership
Both words refer to people at the top of a political party. “Die Parteispitze” usually means the small inner circle at the very top and sounds somewhat more informal, while “die Parteiführung” can also refer to a larger group or to the task of leading the party. Choose “Parteispitze” when the very top people are meant.
Die Parteispitze beriet gemeinsam über die weitere politische Strategie.
The party leadership discussed the next political strategy together.
Die Parteiführung beriet gemeinsam über die weitere politische Strategie.
The party leadership discussed the next political strategy together.
