Germany: Die Linke Under Pressure Before a Decisive Congress to Form a Left Coalition in Berlin

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A State Party Congress of the Left in Berlin discusses the start of coalition negotiations with Greens and SPD.

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The Berlin left decides today on the start of coalition negotiations with SPD and Greens. The party congress is overshadowed by anti-Semitism and a Spiegel report. By Frank Aischmann.

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Six weeks after the Berlin elections, marked by the success of the Left Party Die Linke, the formation of a coalition with environmentalists and social democrats remains uncertain. The preliminary discussions resulted in an agreement that Die Linke must approve at a congress on Saturday, October 31. But the party is faced with accusations of anti-Semitism in its ranks and internal tensions.

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After successful explorations in Berlin, coalition negotiations are to follow. Greens and SPDs have agreed, now the decision of the left is due. Several debates overlay the process.Six weeks after the election to the Berlin House of Representatives, the Berlin Left will decide on Saturday on the start of coalition negotiations with Greens and SPDs. At a party congress in Lichtenberg (from 10.00 a.m.) a clear majority is expected for this.The oth…

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The Berlin Senator for Economic Affairs, Franziska Giffey, the most prestigious social-democratic figure so far linked to the negotiation of a coalition of government in Berlin with Die Linke’s radical left, distanced herself from the process. “I have fundamental reluctance against this alliance,” she announced in networks her refusal to participate. The Social Democratic Party had decided to start the negotiation and overcome the preliminary ta…

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For weeks, the left in Berlin has been critical of not finding a clear stance against anti-Semitism. Now there are new headlines and clear criticisms from many sides – especially shortly before the party congress of the left. An overview.