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The politics of affordability

The victory of the left wing Die Linke in Berlin’s local elections, with more than 25% of the vote, caught the attention of less attentive readers of international news because of the Turkish background of Elif Eralp, who headed the party’s ticket, and of more attentive readers because of the campaign’s almost obsessive focus on the cost-of-living crisis, particularly unaffordable rents.
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In the Berlin elections held on September 20th, the Left Party garnered 25.7% of the vote, a 13.5% increase compared to the 2023 elections. Although the Left Party, which nominated Elif Eralp, of Turkish origin, as its mayoral candidate, came in first place according to the election results, it did not achieve an absolute majority. If a coalition government is formed, Elif Eralp could become Berlin's first mayor of Turkish descent. Elif Eralp's …

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Kathimerini English Edition broke the news in Athens, Greece on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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