Parlamentsfraktion
parliamentary group; party caucus
noun par-la-MENTS-frak-tsyohn Rare
Usage Note
Parlamentsfraktion is the official grouping of MPs who belong to the same party or alliance; a Fraktion in the Bundestag requires at least 5% of seats, granting rights to speaking time, committee chairs, and financial resources.
Examples
"Die Parlamentsfraktion traf sich vor der Abstimmung zur Beratung."
Natural Translation
The parliamentary group met for consultation before the vote.
Literal Translation
The parliamentary faction met before the vote for consultation.
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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