It is conceivable that a party might gain the majority in parliament and claims the government for itself.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that a political party could win enough seats in the government to become the majority. If this happens, that party can then try to take control of the entire government for themselves, even if the other parties disagree.
About Franz von Papen
Franz von Papen was a prominent German politician and diplomat who played a key role in bringing Adolf Hitler to power in 1933. He served as chancellor of Germany and later as vice-chancellor under Hitler, before being marginalized by the Nazis. Despite being indicted for war crimes after World War II, Papen was ultimately acquitted.
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