{
  "id": 13103635,
  "title": "Regierungsbildung: Rot-Grün-Rot in Berlin: Sondieren gegen den Orkan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/regierungsbildung-rot-grun-rot-in-berlin-sondieren-gegen-den-orkan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T11:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/regierungsbildung-rot-gruen-rot-in-berlin-sondieren-gegen-den-orkan/100261053.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "After the painstakingly negotiated basic agreement on a common line regarding antisemitism, the formation of the Berlin government is proving to be no easier. The election winner, the Left, the Greens, and the SPD must now clear some hurdles during the outreach talks. At a meeting on Friday, the negotiators unanimously agreed on one thing: money. The government's financial situation is described as strained, with experts stating that the budget for the 2028 budget alone is lacking more than four billion euros. It must be clarified which of the many expensive election promises are actually affordable, and where cuts may be needed. One point of contention is the pledge by the Left and the Greens to nationalize large private real estate companies due to the sharp increase in rent. The Left has ruled out any confiscations, stating \"With me, there will be no confiscations.\" This is another obstacle that the parties must overcome before any coalition negotiations can take place. The issue of antisemitism continues to loom large. Some sections of the Left in Berlin have been under criticism due to their positions on Israel and Palestine and antisemitism. Recent incidents, including contacts with what is known as the clan milieu, have not only drawn criticism but resulted in a type of political storm that surprised most players in Berlin. Jewish organizations have warned Elif Eralp, the Left candidate for mayor, that her election as mayor could spell an \"immediate threat\" to the Jewish community in the capital. Politicians from all parties have been raising concerns week after week, with countless open letters against the Red-White-Red coalition, as well as in support of such a coalition. The parties agreed on a consensus at the start of the outreach talks, which is unique in Germany. They declare their support for the protection of Jewish life, Israel's right to exist, and a two-state solution that allows for both Israel's security and the self-determination of Palestinians. Any violations of principles agreed upon at the party or faction level regarding antisemitism are to have consequences up to and including expulsion. A procedure for joint information and assessment in cases of violations or Israel-critical statements by deputies is planned, with external experts possibly being involved. The final consequences, however, are decided by the respective party in its own responsibility. The decision to move forward or not is met with considerable mistrust within the Jewish community in Berlin, according to Gideon Joffe, the chairman of the Jewish Community. Former Berlin mayor Michael Müller (SPD) views the compromise as \"an absolute minimum as a basis for further talks.\" \"Whether anything comes out of the agreements remains to be seen,\" he said. Debate within the Left is also stirring, with Hannah Bruns of the Landers Arbeitsgemeinschaft Palästinasolidarität calling the consensus \"a single act of subservience.\" She told the Deutsche Presse-Agentur that their party platform is not reflected in the agreement. The Left's commitment to strengthening constitutional protection against antisemitism is seen as a \"bad joke\" since it calls for the abolition of the authority. The controversy over possible exclusions from the party or faction due to Israel-critical statements is expected to spark heated debates within the Left. The party's commitment to solidarity with the Palestinians, however, has won many votes. The incidents on election day and beyond have triggered the recent developments. There were several incidents, such as at a Mayoral party in Neukölln on September 20th, where a leading member of a partly criminal clan and an controversial pro-Palestinian activist were present. He is alleged to be associated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), which is classified as a terrorist organization by the EU. In a photo shared on social media, he can be seen next to the Left politician Ferat Koçak. Koçak admitted this was a mistake and resigned from his seat on the Bundestag's Internal Affairs Committee. Regarding organized crime, the Left, Greens, and SPD agreed not only on a consensus for combating antisemitism but also on one for combating organized crime. Members of the Senate and candidates must strictly avoid contact with those involved, with violations being punished. The term clan crime is controversial, as it is seen by critics as stigmatizing people of immigrant background based on their family ties and origin.",
  "summary": "In Berlin besprechen Linke, Grüne und SPD, ob sie zusammen regieren können. Das schwierige Thema Antisemitismus scheint nicht mehr im Weg zu stehen. Andere Punkte bergen neuen Konfliktstoff.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}