Usage Note
Oppositionspartei is a party that is not part of the governing coalition and therefore scrutinises and challenges government policy from the opposition benches. In Germany's proportional system several parties may be in opposition simultaneously, each pursuing different critiques.
Examples
"Die größte Oppositionspartei stellte einen Misstrauensantrag gegen die Regierung."
Natural Translation
The largest opposition party tabled a motion of no confidence against the government.
Literal Translation
The largest opposition-party tabled a no-confidence-motion against the government.
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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