Usage Note
Koalitionspartner is the party or parties sharing government power with the leading coalition member. In German federal politics, single-party majorities are rare, making Koalitionspartner a central concept.
Examples
"Die SPD und die Grünen waren Koalitionspartner in der Regierung."
Natural Translation
The SPD and the Greens were coalition partners in the government.
Literal Translation
The SPD and the Greens were coalition-partners in the government.
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