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Introduction In almost all West European countries, no party wins an absolute majority in parliament. This makes coalition building, whether in the form of majority coalitions or minority governments that seek ad hoc coalitions, necessary for governing and thus a key element of politics. However, coalition building involves a dilemma for political parties: Do they compromise in order to enter coalitions, or do they stay true to their ideological positions?
Introduction According to a minimal concept of democracy, elections should allow citizens to replace the incumbent government. The accountability model suggests that voters evaluate the performance of governing parties and reward or punish them accordingly. This notion of democracy is simple and requires only that citizens know who was responsible for policy making.
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