Election in Berlin: Election Forecasts: Left Reaches for Power in Berlin
In Berlin, a change of government is on the cards after the election to the House of Representatives. According to forecasts, only coalition of three parties are now possible. These parties could lead it.
The Left party has unexpectedly won the Berlin election, according to projections by ARD and ZDF, with 24.5-26% of the vote, ahead of the CDU with 20%. The Left's leader, Elif Eralp, could become the city's first female mayor with a migrant background, if her party forms a coalition with the Greens and SPD. The CDU's Stefan Evers had aimed to prevent this and defend the city hall for the Union, but may still achieve this through a coalition with the Greens and SPD.
The SPD suffered a significant loss, with 12% of the vote, its worst result in Berlin since reunification.
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