Poll results
Should parties make binding coalition statements before elections?
Support
Reject
Don't know
PolitPro Community – 2908 respondents – 01.06.2023-07.06.2023
Poll information
Should parties make binding coalition statements before elections? 54% voted in favor of binding coalition statements, 36% were against.
:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 2908 users of the PolitPro app during 01.06.2023-07.06.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.
Pros - What's in favor?
- Transparency and clarity for voters: Binding coalition statements enable voters to know in advance which parties are willing to work together and what political goals they intend to pursue together. This creates transparency and enables voters to make informed decisions.
- Strengthening democracy and trust: Binding coalition statements strengthen democratic processes because they force parties to speak openly about their political intentions and name their coalition partners at an early stage. This promotes public trust in political parties and the stability of government formation after elections.
- Avoiding deadlocks and uncertainty: Binding coalition statements can help avoid political deadlocks and uncertainty after the elections. When parties reach clear agreements in advance, the likelihood of protracted negotiations and unstable government formation is reduced. This enables more efficient political work and faster implementation of policies.
Cons - What's against it?
- Flexibility and adaptability: Political landscapes and challenges can change quickly. Binding coalition statements could limit parties' flexibility and prevent them from adapting to current circumstances. It is important for parties to be able to respond to new developments after elections and potentially find better coalition partners.
- Negotiations and compromises: Coalition negotiations and compromise are an important part of the democratic process. Binding coalition statements could limit the space for negotiation and reduce the possibility of compromise. This could lead to a reduction in political diversity and a polarized political landscape.
- Voter responsibility and election programs: Voters also have a responsibility to inform themselves about the parties' election programs and make their decisions accordingly. Binding coalition statements could lead voters to make their decisions solely on the basis of the announced coalition partners, without taking into account the parties' specific political programs and ideas.