Usage Note
Kabinettsumbildung occurs when a chancellor or head of government replaces or reassigns ministers mid-term; it is a common journalistic term and signals shifts in government policy or political priorities.
Examples
"Die Kabinettsumbildung überraschte viele Beobachter des politischen Berlins."
Natural Translation
The cabinet reshuffle surprised many observers of political Berlin.
Literal Translation
The cabinet reshuffle surprised many observers of the political Berlin.
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