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Berlin Left opens coalition talks

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Berlin’s Left party voted overwhelmingly at its state congress to open coalition talks with the Social Democrats and Greens, backing mayoral candidate Elif Eralp.

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At the party congress, Elif Eralp receives widespread support. Outside, party members protest against their own party. And for the first time, a new tone is heard from its leadership.

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The Left in Berlin: Elif Eralp receives applause, Vanessa Emde protests outside

The Berlin Left votes for coalition negotiations. The party backs Elif Eralp, while outside her fellow party member Vanessa Emde protests against her. Most of all, the conference is not united by any single political issue.

The Left in Berlin: Elif Eralp receives applause, Vanessa Emde protests outside
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Der Spiegel
The Left in Berlin: Elif Eralp Receives Applause at Party Congress - Vanessa Emde Demonstrates Outside

The Berlin Left votes in favor of coalition talks. The party backs Elif Eralp, while outside, fellow party member Vanessa Emde protests against her. At the conference, however, there is no single political issue that unites them.

The Left in Berlin: Elif Eralp Receives Applause at Party Congress - Vanessa Emde Demonstrates Outside
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Berlin party congress: Elif Eralp takes a combative stance—and wins

The Left's mayoral candidate in Berlin will negotiate a coalition with the Greens and SPD. It's a victory after weeks of pressure. But Israel policy also dominates the party congress

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Die Zeit
After Berlin election: The Left in Berlin votes to enter coalition talks

The Left party in Berlin will negotiate with the Greens and the SPD about forming a joint government. Talks can begin on Monday.

After Berlin election: The Left in Berlin votes to enter coalition talks
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I will not give up: Elif Eralp continues to fight to become Berlin's first female mayor from the Left Party

At a party congress, The Left celebrates its top candidate and votes for coalition negotiations with the SPD and Greens. In front of the hall, Israel critics demonstrated against their own party.

I will not give up: Elif Eralp continues to fight to become Berlin's first female mayor from the Left Party
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Der Standard
Berlin Left clears the way for coalition talks

After Greens and SPD, the Left has also approved at its party congress with a large majority. On Monday, the three-way talks are set to begin

Berlin Left clears the way for coalition talks
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Handelsblatt
Government formation in Berlin: Path clear for red-green-red coalition talks in Berlin

The Berlin Left has approved coalition negotiations with the SPD and Greens – despite nationwide controversy and external pressure. But talks starting Monday could be difficult.

Government formation in Berlin: Path clear for red-green-red coalition talks in Berlin
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Germany Liveblog: Berlin Left votes for coalition talks with Greens and SPD

Clear majority at the state party congress; Elif Eralp shows a combative stance; Federal chair Schwerdtner urges the party to maintain discipline; all developments in the live blog.

Germany Liveblog: Berlin Left votes for coalition talks with Greens and SPD
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
News blog on the state elections: Berlin's Left votes in favor of coalition negotiations with Greens and SPD

The path for concrete talks is clear, but they will be tough. In the SPD and Greens not everyone is convinced of a coalition with the Left. Their parliamentary leader Eralp speaks of a 'wave of attacks' against her party.

News blog on the state elections: Berlin's Left votes in favor of coalition negotiations with Greens and SPD
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Der Spiegel
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In Berlin, coalition talks can begin. Following the Greens and SPD, the Left has now also approved by a large majority at its party congress. Elif Eralp vowed to stay combative: 'I will not give up.'

Berlin: The Left decides to enter coalition negotiations
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Handelsblatt
Berlin: Path cleared for red-green-red coalition talks in Berlin

Many accusations from outside and the debate over coalition negotiations. At a state party conference, Berlin's top Left leader Eralp spoke of an "attack wave."

Berlin: Path cleared for red-green-red coalition talks in Berlin
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Der Spiegel
Berlin: Left meets for party congress – controversial MP Emde at demonstration

In Berlin, the Left is clearing the path for a red-green-red coalition. Ahead of the party congress, radicals gather and jeer lead candidate Elif Eralp.

Berlin: Left meets for party congress – controversial MP Emde at demonstration
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Die Gründe, warum gerade eine gigantische Kampagne gegen die potenzielle Rot-Grün-Rote Koalition geführt wird ganz simpel runtergebrochen: Es geht um die Frage, ob Berlin für Menschen oder Konzerne da ist.

Die 4 Minuten erklären die Wahl und die jetzige Gegenkampagne perfekt.
October 31, 2026 at 10:23 AM

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