Social Democrats, Greens back coalition talks with The Left in Berlin

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2026-10-19

Berlin (dpa) - The Berlin chapters of Germany's centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) and Greens have backed opening coalition talks with The Left to form the city's next government. The SPD's state leadership approved the step with a wide majority in an online session on Monday, while the Greens voted overwhelmingly in favour at a small party convention. The Left has not scheduled a conference until October 31 due to two-week half-term holidays in......

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