Glaubwürdigkeitskrise
credibility crisis; loss of public trust in a politician or institution
noun GLOWP-vuer-dikh-kytes-kree-zeh Rare
Usage Note
Glaubwürdigkeitskrise occurs when a party or politician is seen as inconsistent or dishonest, often triggering resignations or electoral punishment. Common in commentary after scandals.
Examples
"Der Minister steckte nach dem Skandal in einer tiefen Glaubwürdigkeitskrise."
Natural Translation
The minister was mired in a deep credibility crisis after the scandal.
Literal Translation
The minister stuck after the scandal in a deep credibility-crisis.
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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