Economics
The Dynamics of Coalition Formation in Parliamentary Democracies
Quick fact
In Denmark, it took 40 days to form a government after the 2022 election, and parties formed a coalition across the left-right spectrum—showing. In parliamentary systems with proportional representation, coalition governments are the norm, not the exception.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wondered why, after an election, it sometimes takes weeks to figure out who will be the prime minister? In many democracies, the election is only the beginning of the real political game.