LuxembourgInstitutions 125 · State and communal institutions

Who is given the task of exploring possible coalitions after an election?

In the exam (French)

Quelle personne est chargée d'explorer les possibilités de coalition après des élections ?

  1. aA bailiff of the Chamber (huissier de la Chambre)Un huissier de la Chambre
  2. bAn informateur or a formateurUn informateur ou un formateurCorrect answer
  3. cAn investigating judge (juge d'instruction)Un juge d'instruction

Why?

After an election, the Grand Duke may appoint an informateur to explore possible coalitions, then a formateur to negotiate and prepare the future government. The other two roles have no political function.

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