Kompromis

A kompromis is a settlement of differences reached through mutual concessions by parties with opposing positions. It is a central concept in negotiation, diplomacy, politics, law, and everyday life. A kompromis typically produces an agreement that partially satisfies competing interests rather than fully satisfying all sides.

The term originates from the French compromis, from Latin compromisum, and is used in many languages with similar spellings. In any context, a kompromis involves concessions, mutual acceptance of terms, and a mechanism to implement the agreed-upon arrangement.

Key features of a successful kompromis include perceived fairness, clear terms, enforceability, and a timeline for execution. It often requires balancing power differences, preserving essential interests, and building trust for future cooperation.

Kompromis appears in several contexts: political kompromisse such as coalitions or bipartisan policy, legal settlements that resolve disputes without litigation, and personal or business negotiations. In each case, the agreement represents a middle ground between competing demands.

Critics argue that kompromis can weaken fundamental positions or encourage strategic concession seeking. Proponents contend that it reduces conflict, stabilizes processes, and enables progress when absolute agreement is unattainable. A kompromis may be temporary, and its terms can be revisited if circumstances change or new concessions become feasible.