coalition government

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Even first-past-the-post cannot be relied upon to avoid the prospect of minority or coalition government if electoral support is shared across a plethora of parties.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

In the small federal territory of Puducherry, a former French enclave in southeastern India, a coalition government including the BJP retained power.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

It follows lengthy negotiations within the conservative-led three-party coalition government, but it is not yet clear how or when the ban will be implemented.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Her Social Democrats posted their lowest election score since 1903 but still came out on top, and the 48-year-old will now try to form a new coalition government.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The Liberals may try to form a Sonia said that the Liberals might try coalition government. to form a coalition government.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker