PoliticsElif Eralp: ‘Germany’s Zohran Mamdani’ poised to lead Berlin

Lawyer Elif Eralp is on the verge of becoming Berlin’s next mayor and the capital’s first leader of Turkish origin after Die Linke won about 26% in the city-state election. She has promised to make housing affordable and be a mayor for all Berliners, but coalition talks face allegations involving antisemitism and alleged links to criminal gangs.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-24 04:00Original