Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-09-20
Elif Eralp, 45, daughter of Turkish political exiles, led the Die Linke party to a historic victory in Berlin’s municipal elections on Sunday, according to France 24.
This win for the radical left comes amid a context where affordable housing has become a major issue, similar to the situation in New York last year.
Die Linke’s platform, championed by Eralp, notably includes rent freezes and the nationalization of private real estate companies, measures that resonated widely with voters.
The party also benefited from an effective social media campaign, helping to mobilize an electorate seeking change in response to the rise of the far right.
