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

Unlike his predecessor Steenhuisen, who is a cabinet minister and member of parliament, Hill-Lewis has decided not to take up a role in the coalition government and remain as mayor of Cape Town.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The election of Geordin Hill-Lewis, 39, as DA leader marks a reset for the centre-right and pro-businees party that entered the multi-party coalition government in 2024.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 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