Berlin Left Party Begins Coalition Talks to Form Government

The Left party began exploratory talks on Thursday with the Social Democratic Party of Germany and Alliance 90/The Greens to form a state government in Berlin. The move follows the Left party's victory in the state elections held last month.

The three parties agreed to enter negotiations after reaching a consensus on how to address accusations that the Left party tolerates or promotes antisemitism. This agreement served as a prerequisite for the Social Democrats and Greens to join the talks.

If the coalition is successfully formed, the Left party intends to implement a campaign pledge to combat rising rents. The party plans to achieve this by seizing large property portfolios from private owners.