GENERAL QUESTION · 103
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
What is referred to in Germany as a "traffic-light coalition"? The cooperation …
Official German wording
Was wird in Deutschland als "Ampelkoalition" bezeichnet? Die Zusammenarbeit …
Answer options
- Aof the Bundestag parliamentary groups of the CDU and CSU
- Bof the SPD, FDP and Alliance 90/The Greens in a governmentCorrect answer
- Cof the CSU, The Left and Alliance 90/The Greens in a government
- Dof the Bundestag parliamentary groups of the CDU and SPD
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
In a traffic-light coalition, the SPD (red), FDP (yellow) and Alliance 90/The Greens (green) govern together; the colours are reminiscent of a traffic light. The CDU and CSU together form the Union, the CDU and SPD govern in a grand coalition, and the combination of CSU, The Left and the Greens does not exist in this form.
Traffic light: red for the SPD, yellow for the FDP, green for the Greens.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF