Politics & Government
Veto Players in Coalition Governments and Policy Stability
Quick fact
In a coalition government with multiple parties, every party is a veto player. The more ideologically distant these parties are, the harder it is to change any existing policy—so policy stability increases, sometimes leading to legislative gridlock.
Why this is interesting
Why do some governments struggle to pass major laws, even when a majority of voters seem to want change? The answer might lie not in the leader's will, but in the hidden veto players inside the government itself.