Berlin SPD vice-chairwoman Kiziltepe is in favor of coalition talks with the Left and the Greens
Quick Look
- The Berlin SPD vice-chair Cansel Kiziltepe has spoken out in favor of coalition negotiations between her party and the election winners Left and the Greens.
- She emphasizes that voters have chosen left-wing policies and that a stable government is necessary for political change.
- The SPD achieved its historically worst result of 12.1 percent in the Berlin election.
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Why It Matters
The SPD achieved its historically worst result of 12.1 percent in the Berlin election, while the Left won with 25.7 percent. The Left has been criticized for allegations of anti-Semitism and controversial positions on the Middle East conflict.
The Berlin SPD vice-chair Cansel Kiziltepe has spoken out in favor of coalition negotiations between her party and the election winners Left and the Greens. She is the first leading SPD politician in Berlin to take a clear stance on this issue. “The people of Berlin decided on left-wing politics on election day,” she told the dpa news agency.
Even though the SPD was clearly voted out, the overlap with the Left and the Greens was obvious, said Kiziltepe. "It is our democratic mandate to enter into coalition negotiations with these majorities."
Mathematically, in addition to red-green-red, a government made up of the CDU, the Greens and the SPD would also be possible. However, Kiziltepe said Berlin needs a stable government that stands for political change. "Neither a minority government nor the new edition of a CDU-led Senate are a serious option after these election results."
The SPD achieved its worst ever result in the Berlin election
In view of the allegations of anti-Semitism against the left, she called for consistent action. "I expect zero tolerance here." The Berlin regional association had been criticized, among other things, for controversial positions taken by parts of the party on the Middle East conflict. There had recently been discussions because Issa Remmo was present at the party's election party.
The SPD vice-chair Kiziltepe belongs to the left wing of the party and has many overlaps with the left's top candidate Elif Eralp. The Left won the election to the Berlin House of Representatives with 25.7 percent. The SPD achieved 12.1 percent, its worst result in history. The Left is also open to exploratory talks with the SPD and the Greens. At a party conference early in the evening, a vote will be taken on whether the Left will invite the Greens and the SPD to exploratory talks.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Left will decide on exploratory talks with the SPD and the Greens at its party conference.
Likely · Within days
The SPD, the Left and the Greens will begin coalition negotiations.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will the Left actually initiate exploratory talks with the SPD and the Greens?
- How are the accusations of anti-Semitism against parts of the left specifically addressed?
- What concrete steps is the SPD planning to form a government?
