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Berlin coalition talks shake German politics
A possible red-green-red alliance in Berlin divides the CDU and SPD, while the US freezes Russia sanctions.
In brief
A possible red-green-red alliance in Berlin divides the CDU and SPD, while the US freezes Russia sanctions. A potential red-green-red coalition in Berlin splits German parties over talks with the far left, as the US halts Russia sanctions. Originally reported by POLITICO.
Berlin coalition divides German parties
A possible red-green-red alliance in Berlin is causing waves in federal politics. Greens chief Felix Banaszak warns against radical forces while keeping the CDU door tactically open.
Merz takes hard line on left talks
Friedrich Merz is taking a hard and unrelenting tone toward the Greens and SPD over talks with radical left forces. Resistance is growing within the SPD itself.
Junge Union demands security cutoff
The Junge Union is calling for drastic consequences. CDU member Johannes Volkmann says parts of Berlin's left are a security risk and demands political ostracism of the party.
At a glance
A potential red-green-red coalition in Berlin splits German parties over talks with the far left, as the US halts Russia sanctions.
