Left Party wins Berlin state election, CDU suffers losses
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The Left Party (Die Linke), CDU, SPD
Berlin, Germany
September 20, 2026
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The Left Party becomes the strongest force in the Berlin state election. CDU and SPD suffer significant losses. Voter turnout reached 73-75%.
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