Parlamentsdebatte

parliamentary debate

noun par-la-MENTS-de-ba-te Rare

Usage Note

Parlamentsdebatte refers to a formal discussion in parliament on a bill or political question; German debates follow strict rules of procedure (Geschäftsordnung) including speaking-time limits set by the Ältestenrat.

Examples

"Die Parlamentsdebatte zur Klimapolitik dauerte über sechs Stunden."

Natural Translation

The parliamentary debate on climate policy lasted over six hours.

Literal Translation

The parliamentary debate on the climate policy lasted over six hours.

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