A government coalition refers to a group of political parties that join together to form a government. They work together in order to govern a country and implement their shared policies and agendas. Full definition
The policies of free schools and academies divide opinion - not least within the new government coalition. (bbc.co.uk)
By blaming the previous Labour government the coalition is exploiting the political environment of debt worries to push through its ideology. (politics.co.uk)
We also have parties in Government coalitions in Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and following recent elections should soon be entering a coalition Government in Romania. (nextleft.org)