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Berlin's left turn threatens Merz and federal stability
SPD and Greens in Berlin are in talks with the Left Party, raising concerns about Elif Eralp as mayor and antisemitism disputes within the coalition.
In brief
SPD and Greens in Berlin are in talks with the Left Party, raising concerns about Elif Eralp as mayor and antisemitism disputes within the coalition. SPD and Greens in Berlin are negotiating with the Left Party on forming a government, alarming Friedrich Merz over potential radical policies and antisemitism tensions…
Berlin's left turn alarms Merz
SPD and Greens in Berlin are seriously negotiating with the Left Party on forming a government. Friedrich Merz watches with concern over a possible mayor Elif Eralp.
Radical demands and antisemitism tensions
Radical demands are on the table in Berlin coalition talks. Antisemitism disputes within the Left Party threaten to tear apart the government formation process.
Pension reform deadlock between Union and SPD
Union and SPD are hardening positions on pension reform. A new Sherpa meeting will clarify whether the pension package is split or a retirement age of seventy years looms.
Here's the gist
SPD and Greens in Berlin are negotiating with the Left Party on forming a government, alarming Friedrich Merz over potential radical policies and antisemitism tensions.
