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Shopposition, propposition or pacemakers: the constructive opposition deserves a new name

Shopposition, propposition or pacemakers: the constructive opposition deserves a new name

The emergence of a minority government in the Netherlands has sparked a debate on redefining the term 'opposition,' as several non-governing parties are now willing to collaborate with the administration. Linguists and politicians are suggesting alternative names such as 'shopposition' or 'pacemakers' to describe these cooperative political entities.

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