government formation
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government formation
The political process after an election in which a new government is formed, often including coalition negotiations between parties.
Die Verhandlungen zur Regierungsbildung zogen sich über mehrere Monate hin.
The negotiations for government formation dragged on for several months.
The word is composed of 'Regierung' (government), the linking '-s-', and 'Bildung' (formation, creation). So it literally describes the process of 'bilden' (forming) a government.
Die Regierungsbildung ist eine zentrale Phase nach jeder Wahl.
Government formation is a central phase after every election.
This word belongs to the formal language of politics and the news. It is rarely used in everyday life unless you are talking about political events.
Die Nachrichten berichten täglich über den Stand der Regierungsbildung.
The news reports daily on the status of government formation.
'Regierungsbildung' (government formation) is often used with certain verbs. Negotiations can 'sich hinziehen' (drag on), a government formation can 'gelingen' (succeed) or 'scheitern' (fail), and the process can 'dauern' (take/last) a certain amount of time.
Nach wochenlangen Gesprächen ist die Regierungsbildung endlich gelungen.
After weeks of talks, the government formation finally succeeded.
coalition negotiation
'die Koalitionsverhandlung' and 'die Regierungsbildung' both belong to politics after an election. They can be confused because coalition negotiations are often an important part of government formation. However, 'Koalitionsverhandlung' refers more specifically to the talks between parties that want to govern together. 'Regierungsbildung' is the larger process: in the end, there should be a new government. This can include coalition negotiations, but also other steps such as the election or appointment of government members. In short: 'die Koalitionsverhandlung' is one part of 'die Regierungsbildung'.
Die Regierungsbildung dauert länger, weil keine Partei allein regieren kann.
Government formation is taking longer because no party can govern alone.
Nach der Wahl beginnt die Koalitionsverhandlung zwischen drei Parteien.
After the election, the coalition negotiation between three parties begins.