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ampelregierung
A coalition government in Germany consisting of the Social Democrats (red), the Greens (green), and the Free Democrats (yellow), named after the colors of a traffic light.
In a sentence
Die Ampelregierung hat neue Umweltgesetze beschlossen.
The traffic light government has passed new environmental laws.
In this sentence, 'Ampelregierung' refers to a specific coalition government formed by three parties, symbolized by the colors of traffic lights.
Die Rolle der Ampelregierung in der Wirtschaftspolitik wird oft diskutiert.
The role of the traffic light government in economic policy is often discussed.
Here, 'Ampelregierung' is used as a term to discuss the governmental coalition's influence in a specific sector, emphasizing its political leadership.
Bei der letzten Wahl wurde eine Ampelregierung gebildet.
In the last election, a traffic light government was formed.
This instance of 'Ampelregierung' indicates the formation of a political coalition based on election outcomes.
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