A "formateur" is a political term used primarily in Belgium and the Netherlands to describe a person responsible for forming a new government after elections. This individual is typically a leader of the party that has won the most seats in the parliament and is tasked with negotiating alliances with other parties to create a coalition government. The role of the formateur involves discussions and compromises to establish a shared agenda among coalition partners. Once an agreement is reached, the formateur presents the proposed government to the monarch or president for approval, marking the official formation of the new government.