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Three successive regional assembly elections were dominated by then parliamentary parties. The 1998 election was characterized by the increasing bi-polarity of the party system. After this election, Regional coalitions were formed, mainly within those blocks. The 2002 election was won by the post-communist left but the two populist parties had good ratings. The 2006 regional election divided regional political scene into three groups. The coalition formed in the regions reflected the cabinet coalition.