German Centrists Are Smearing Die Linke as Antisemites — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-centrists-are-smearing-die-linke-as-antisemitesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Far-left party wins Berlin election as centrists allege antisemitismhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-centrists-are-smearing-die-linke-as-antisemiteshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-centrists-are-smearing-die-linke-as-antisemites#u83084Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:50:44 +0000A far-left party led by Elif Eralp won the Berlin election on a platform promising to nationalise housing. The victory occurs alongside gains by the far-right AfD, reflecting a polarized electorate. Following the result, Friedrich Merz stated that Germany is "no longer safe" for Jews and vowed to protect them. While some view Eralp as a symbol of hope for immigrant communities, critics and centrists have accused the left-wing party of antisemitism.Why it mattersThe election results highlight a shift away from traditional centrist politics in Germany. Berlin's housing crisis serv