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Berlin’s mayor slams Left Party as radical threat ahead of 2026 vote

Berlin’s political fault lines deepen as the Left Party surges in polls. Kai Wegner’s blunt attack reveals the high stakes of the 2026 election—and who might shape the city next.

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2025 November 19 . 9:24 AM

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Wegner sees Left as sharpest competition - Berlin’s mayor slams Left Party as radical threat ahead of 2026 vote

Berlin’s governing mayor, Kai Wegner, has sharply criticised the Left Party (Die Linke) ahead of the 2026 state election. He warned that the party’s growing radicalism and rejection of democratic values make it unfit for election responsibility. Current election polls show the Left as the second-strongest force in the city, trailing only the CDU.

In recent statements, Wegner described the Left Party as the most serious challenger to Berlin’s ruling coalition—not the far-right AfD. Election polls for the September 2026 election place the Left at 17%, narrowly ahead of the SPD (16%) and Greens (14%), but behind the CDU (23%) and AfD (15%). The party now leads the left-liberal bloc, though the SPD has narrowed the gap in recent months.

The Left Party’s election poll position makes it a key player in the 2026 race, but Wegner’s warnings signal a tough election campaign ahead. His rejection of the party’s policies and rhetoric sets a clear divide before the election. The outcome will determine whether the Left gains further ground or faces a setback in Berlin’s political landscape.