Bormann

Definition

Coalition governments are formed when two or more political parties join together to form a majority in a parliamentary system, allowing them to establish a government. This often occurs in democracies with multiple parties where no single party has won an absolute majority of seats.

Related terms

Parliamentary System: A system of government where the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from its ability to command the confidence of the legislative branch and is also held accountable to that legislature.

Majority Government: A government formed by a single party that has won more than half of the seats in the legislature, allowing it to govern without needing support from other parties.

Hung Parliament: A situation where no single political party or pre-existing coalition wins an absolute majority of seats in the parliament, often leading to the formation of a coalition government