Left Party, Greens and SPD Start Exploratory Talks After Pact on Antisemitism
A joint declaration on combating Jew hatred has cleared the way for the three parties to sound out a possible coalition for Berlin. Members of the opposition and the Central Council of Jews criticize the agreement.
On October 9th, 2026, the Left Party ("Die Linke"), the Greens and the SPD announced they have initiated exploratory talks to potentially form a government in Berlin. These talks aim to identify key priorities and assess the possibility of formal negotiations. The parties agreed to a joint understanding on protecting Jewish life, promoting coexistence, and working towards peace and understanding.
The agreement includes strengthening police and domestic intelligence agency efforts to safeguard Jewish life in Berlin. Violations of antisemitism principles would result in consequences, up to and including expulsion. The parties also agreed to avoid contacts with organized crime and hold members accountable for violations. The agreement is seen as unprecedented in Germany and a "protection pledge" for Jews.
However, critics such as Josef Schuster, president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, argue that the agreement cannot replace decisive action and that the Left Party must demand concrete consequences, including personnel consequences, for cooperation to be contingent on their implementation.
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