https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/far-left-party-wins-berlin-election-pledging-to-nationalise-housingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/far-left-party-wins-berlin-election-pledging-to-nationalise-housinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/far-left-party-wins-berlin-election-pledging-to-nationalise-housing#u81199Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:40:25 +0000A far-left party led by Elif Eralp has won the Berlin election, running on a platform that pledges to nationalise housing. The victory serves as a major electoral test for the left, drawing comparisons to Mamdani-style populism. Simultaneously, two German states headed to the polls following gains by the far-right. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the AfD saw a notable surge while the Left triumphed in Berlin. The outcome has prompted political reactions, including vows from Merz to protect German Jews following the radical left's success.Why it mattersThe Berlin mayoral race has emerged