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In a recent development following the Berlin election, the Left, Green and Social Democratic parties (SPD) have reported favorable poll results indicating that they could form a coalition government together. According to German news agency DPA, the parties have agreed upon a package of measures aimed at addressing antisemitic incidents, which was presented in a press conference.

This resolution clears a major obstacle preventing the commencement of preliminary discussions, which are expected to begin swiftly. The Left party secured the majority in the Berlin district assembly with 25.7% of the vote, followed by CDU (18.8%), AfD (16.3%), Green (14.3%) and SPD (12.1%). The previous coalition, comprising CDU and SPD, has lost its majority in the state parliament.

If a coalition is formed, it would mark the first time a female Bürgermeisterin (mayor) would be appointed in Berlin, under the leadership of Left's Co-Fraktion President Elif Eralp. Green and SPD have made it a prerequisite for their participation in the discussion, stipulating that they will only proceed if there are agreements on addressing antisemitism, tackling racism and organized crime.

This follows multiple incidents within the Left party that have raised concerns among potential coalition partners. Three meetings between the leaders of the three parties have taken place in recent days, with the current session scheduled to begin at the House of Statistics near Alexanderplatz. Details of the discussions remain confidential, but it is understood that Green and SPD insist on binding agreements and mechanisms, particularly concerning antisemitism.

The parties plan to establish a set of common rules regarding these issues. To evaluate statements critical of Israel, experts will be selected by the Green and SPD parties. It is reported that an individual from the Left party may be excluded from the faction due to their involvement in such controversial matters. The formation of a coalition could lead to the appointment of a female mayor for the first time in Berlin's history.