But in the months that followed the parliamentary election, these coalitions fell apart.
Both potential coalitions fell far short of the 308 seats required for a majority in this Bundestag.
He added that any future coalition cobbled together between the new party and other opposition groups will fall because of fundamental differences over policy.
As a result of internal disagreements the coalition fell apart in 1992.
By the time Peter became involved, the coalition was already falling apart.
The coalition against Saddam has fallen apart or it's unraveling, let's put it that way.
The coalition thus fell into ruin and France proper would be free from invasion for many years.
When the coalition fell apart over personal rivalries, Welfare got its turn.
The 15-month-old coalition fell on the issue of peace with the Palestinians.
The coalition finally fell in 1922, with a general election called for November.