coligação

A coligação is a term used in politics, particularly in Portuguese-speaking countries and some other legal systems, to describe an alliance or coalition formed between two or more political parties for a specific purpose. This purpose is most commonly to contest elections together, pooling resources and presenting a united front.

The formation of a coligação is typically governed by electoral law, which may stipulate requirements for registration, duration, and the allocation of electoral benefits such as campaign funding and media time. Parties in a coligação agree on common candidates for office, a shared electoral platform, and a strategy for campaigning. The intention is often to increase the chances of electoral success by combining the voter bases of the participating parties.

Beyond elections, coligações can also be formed for legislative purposes, where parties agree to cooperate on voting matters in a parliament or legislature. These alliances can be temporary or more enduring, depending on the political circumstances and the objectives of the parties involved. The specific rules and implications of coligações can vary significantly from one jurisdiction to another.