Government formation: Two parties in Berlin decide on coalition talks
After partly tough soundings, the Greens and SPD in Berlin decide on coalition talks with the Left. But there are also doubts and criticism from the ranks of the Social Democrats.
The Green Party and SPD in Berlin will today decide whether to enter coalition negotiations with the Left Party. The Greens have called a small party conference for 8pm, while the SPD will hold a digital meeting of its state executive. This follows a exploratory paper presented by the three parties over the weekend.
20 SPD federal lawmakers have opposed a potential coalition with the Left Party in Berlin, citing concerns over antisemitism and the party's ties to extremist groups.
The Left Party won the Berlin election on September 20 with 25.7%, ahead of the CDU with 18.8%. A potential coalition between the three parties could involve the socialization of 160,000 apartments owned by five corporations, a move that would be unprecedented in Germany.
The proposed socialization is part of a plan to control rising rents in Berlin, with the goal of introducing a law by mid-2028. The SPD and CDU have expressed skepticism about the plan, with some lawmakers describing it as the "dumbest thing you can do".
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