Question 103
What is called a "traffic light coalition" in Germany? The cooperation ...
Deutsch: Was wird in Deutschland als "Ampelkoalition" bezeichnet? Die Zusammenarbeit …
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- of CSU, Die LINKE and Bündnis 90/Die Grünen in one government
- of the parliamentary groups of the CDU and SPD
- of the CDU and CSU parliamentary groups in the Bundestag
- of SPD, FDP and Bündnis 90/Die Grünen in one government✓ Correct answer
Explanation
In German politics, government coalitions are often named after colors assigned to the parties involved. These color names help to quickly identify which parties are working together. A well-known colour combination is the so-called "traffic light", which is reminiscent of the colours of a traffic light. To understand the question, one should know which party has which color and at what political level such coalitions are formed.
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