Sondierungsgespräch
exploratory coalition talks
noun zon-DEER-ungs-ge-shpraekh Rare
Also means
preliminary negotiations
Usage Note
Sondierungsgespräch refers to the initial, non-binding talks parties hold after an election to test whether a coalition is feasible, before starting formal Koalitionsverhandlungen. The term became widely known after every German federal election since 2005.
Examples
"Die Sondierungsgespräche zwischen CDU und FDP scheiterten nach drei Wochen."
Natural Translation
The exploratory coalition talks between the CDU and FDP failed after three weeks.
Literal Translation
The exploratory-talks between CDU and FDP failed after three weeks.
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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