Phrases with «establishment parties»

The phrase "establishment parties" refers to major political parties that have been around for a long time and are seen as part of the established or traditional political system. These parties often have more resources, established support bases, and are generally favored by the existing political establishment. Full definition

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Sentences with «establishment parties»

  • Merkel diminished as establishment parties suffer at polls German chancellor Angela Merkel will be forced to cobble together a three - party coalition after her Christian Democratic Union fared worse than expected in Sunday's election. (mfs.com)
  • In Europe, establishment parties on the left and right frequently cooperate to fend off anti-establishment challengers — not always successfully, as recent votes for Brexit and against Italian constitutional reform indicate. (firstthings.com)
  • Delay would be a victory for those who want to confine change to the bare minimum — the two establishment parties who will talk up reform long enough for the storm to pass, then kick it into the long grass for good. (theguardian.com)
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