Juncker then resigned as prime minister on 11 July 2013 and asked the Grand-Duke to dissolve the Chamber of Deputies and call an election.

However, representatives of the DP, LSAP and the Greens agreed to form a government on election night, after the results had been announced.

[3] The next day he designated Georges Ravarani, the head of the administrative court, as the informateur for the formation of a new government.

Due to the colours associated with the 3 parties (red, blue and green) the arrangement was known as a "Gambia coalition" among some commentators, as it reflected that country's flag.

In general, the government had two main priorities, curbing the budget deficit, and in the area of social policy.