According to the results of all voting for parliamentary elections in New Zealand, the country’s National Party and ACT coalition failed to win a majority of seats in the legislature. As a result, the government will be formed with the participation of a third force, namely the New Zealand First Party. TASS Citing data from the New Zealand Electoral Commission.
The National Party had 38.06% of the vote (48 seats in parliament), while its long-time partner and ally, the ACT party, received 8.64% (11 seats). To win a majority in the vote (62 out of 122 MPs), poll leaders will need to join forces with the New Zealand First Party. He received 6.08% of the votes in the elections, that is, 8 deputies.
Analysts believe that negotiations on forming a coalition will take place in the coming days.
“Negotiations will probably be completed within a few days and the new government will be formed quickly. “If the issue of distribution of key ministerial posts is resolved in a way that both parties maintain their authority,” said political commentator Peter Dunn.
Prime Minister of New Zealand in January happened Chris Hipkins, 41, who combines the duties of Education Minister, Home Affairs Minister and Civil Service Minister and also leads the House of Representatives.
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