Also means
equilibrium
Usage Note
Gleichgewicht in a political context means the balance of power between states, branches, or factions. Das politische Gleichgewicht is a common phrase; in foreign policy Mächtegleichgewicht is a more specific term for the balance among nations.
Examples
"Das Gleichgewicht zwischen den Parteien im Parlament verschob sich."
Natural Translation
The balance of power between the parties in parliament shifted.
Literal Translation
The balance between the parties in-the parliament shifted.
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Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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