Die Linke
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Alternative for Germany confirms hack after 421,000 emails leaked online
The latest high-profile cyberattack in Germany appears to have targeted the far-right party, and may have exposed a huge number of sensitive messages and private documents.
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Red-Green-Red Coalition Reach an Agreement on Social Housing
They want to socialise properties belonging to real estate companies possessing more than 10,000 apartments. The red-green-red coalition has concluded exploratory talks and have agreed on the socialisation of privately owned housing.
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How Berlin’s proposed left-wing coalition aims to reshape housing and integration
Berlin’s Left Party, Greens and SPD have reached a historic preliminary agreement that could pave the way for one of Germany’s most ambitious housing reforms. We look at what their proposals would mean for international residents.
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Germany to hike tobacco tax: Cigarette packs could reach €12 by 2030
With the planned tax increase, the German government is aiming to raise an additional €12 billion over four years.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
The Greens and SPD suddenly stop coalition talks in Berlin, Nuremberg airport closed due to hijacking false alarm, soaring fuel prices send inflation over three percent mark and more news from around Germany on Wednesday, October 14th.
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Election results certified: 153 seats in House of Representatives
Berlin's State Election Commission has confirmed the percentage results of the election for the House of Representatives. The change in the number of seats is now also official.
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Die Linke, Die Grünen and the SPD Release Joint Statement
Preliminary talks are over, and the red-green-red exploratory talks are beginning. Leading figures of the Die Linke, Die Grünen, and the SPD appear before the press, after releasing their joint statement.
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Germany's fractious ruling coalition hails 'constructive' talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's fractious and increasingly unpopular coalition said Thursday they had held positive talks aimed at settling numerous disputes that have hampered their governing agenda.
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German Chancellor marks October 7th with vow to fight antisemitism
Friedrich Merz spoke about 'rising antisemitism' in Germany in a speech he delivered on October 7th, the anniversary of the 2023 attack which was the deadliest day in Israel's history.
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'Nothing is certain': Has Germany's firewall against the far-right finally cracked?
The AfD's Tobias Rausch was expected to be elected as parliamentary president in Saxony-Anhalt. But four unexpected votes backing the far-right leader have plunged assumptions about Germany's political future into doubt.
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'It's too easy': The verdict on how Germany's citizenship test should be changed
Should Germany's citizenship test be be rewritten, made harder or simply scrapped? We asked readers, and also political parties, how they would change the 'Einbürgerungstest'.
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Unknown Assailants Storm Die Linke Headquarters
The incident is currently being investigated as a right-wing attack. Three assailants pepper sprayed members of Die Linke's youth group at their headquarters in Oranienburg.
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The latest Berlin news in English
Stay up to date with Berlin news in English. Find out what's going on in the city, from politics to culture, transport and events.
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Why is the Left Party in Berlin being accused of antisemitism?
Die Linke's election victory in Berlin has been overshadowed by a row about antisemitism. As the party pushes forward with efforts to take the helm in the capital's next government, we look at the accusations and how the Left has reacted.
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How Europe’s housing crisis is fuelling a new movement
As soaring rents and house prices across Europe feed into the political discourse, campaigners believe they have a rare opportunity to force housing to the top of the agenda
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Left Party accuses Government of smear campaign, German wholesale retailer Metro’s Russian operations seized by authorities, Söder and Munich mayor celebrate Olympic bid victory with roller coaster bet and more news on Tuesday, September 29th.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Berlin police officer leads German charge at record marathon, tens of thousands rally against welfare state reforms, Munich chosen to lead Germany’s Olympic Games bid and more news on Monday, September 28th.
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Inside Germany: Can a weekend of sport put a spring in the nation's step?
From faith in football to an almighty Olympics row and Daddy Pig being among the runners in this year's Berlin Marathon, Inside Germany is our weekly look at some of the talking points that you may have missed.
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As Merz scrambles for support, Germany's identity crisis is laid bare
Voters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.
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Jewish group urges Berlin far-left vote winners to tackle antisemitism
The main Jewish community group in Germany urged the far-left Die Linke to tackle antisemitism in its ranks as the party seeks to take power in Berlin following an election victory, in an interview with AFP.
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Jewish group urges Berlin far-left vote winners to tackle antisemitism
The main Jewish community group in Germany urged the far-left Die Linke to tackle antisemitism in its ranks as the party seeks to take power in Berlin following an election victory, in an interview with AFP.