#89Wie nennt man in Deutschland die Vereinigung von Abgeordneten einer Partei im Parlament?

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Quick explanation

The association of a party’s members in parliament is called a parliamentary group (Fraktion).

Why is this correct?

In the Bundestag, a parliamentary group needs at least five percent of the members.

Background

Members of the same party join together in parliament to form a Fraktion. The group discusses its positions together, divides the work in the committees and decides who speaks in the plenary. Parliamentary groups have special rights, for example speaking time, committee seats and funding for their work. The CDU and CSU form a joint parliamentary group in the Bundestag.

Why are the other answers wrong?

An association (Verband) represents interests outside parliament, such as a business or welfare association. The Council of Elders (Ältestenrat) is a body that helps the President of the Bundestag organise parliamentary work. The opposition is all groups that are not in government.

Memory tip

Fraktion = a party in parliament.