Berlin: The Left Party, the Greens and the SPD hold a press conference following exploratory talks

Oct 8, 2026

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Berlin, October 8, 2026—Kerstin Wolter Ehling of Die Linke (front) and Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens (left) emerge from the elevator following preliminary talks with Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin, step out of the elevator to deliver a joint press statement in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SP
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Steffen Krach (SPD, left), Kerstin Wolter Ehling (Die Linke, M, and Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens (right) can be seen on a smartphone screen during a joint press statement following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Media outlets from around the world, ZDF, dpa, Deutschlandfunk, and rbb24 are gathered in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik ahead of the joint press statement by Die Linke Berlin, Bündnis 90 Die Grünen Berlin, and SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks; behind them, journalists await the press statement from Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling Members of Die Linke clasped their hands during a joint press statement by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik Press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens (front) and Kerstin Wolter Ehling of The Left pose for a photo during a joint press statement by The Left Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens takes notes during a joint press statement by The Left Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling, The Left, second from the right, speaks alongside Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens, second from the left, and Steffen Krach of the SPD, on the right, during a joint press statement to media representatives following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik Press statement by The Left, the Greens, and
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Steffen Krach (SPD), M speaks alongside Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens, l, and Kerstin Wolter Ehling of The Left, r, during a joint press statement following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik; media cameras are visible in the foreground. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling A member of Die Linke listens during a joint press conference held by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik regarding a press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026—Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens speaks during a joint press statement by The Left Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik, speaking into the media microphones Press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026—Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens gestures during a joint press statement by The Left Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik in front of the media microphones Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling A member of Die Linke listens during a joint press conference held by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik regarding a press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling, The Left, M speaks alongside Steffen Krach (SPD, left) and Werner Graf (Alliance 90 The Greens, right) during a joint press statement following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling, The Left, M speaks alongside Steffen Krach (SPD, left) and Werner Graf (Alliance 90 The Greens, right) during a joint press statement following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling, The Left, M speaks alongside Steffen Krach (SPD, left) and Werner Graf (Alliance 90 The Greens, right) during a joint press statement following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Steffen Krach (SPD, left), Kerstin Wolter Ehling (Die Linke, second from the right, and Werner Graf, Alliance 90 The Greens, on the right, stand in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik after their parties’ preliminary talks have concluded, delivering a joint press statement to the media. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Steffen Krach (SPD, left), Kerstin Wolter Ehling (Die Linke, second from the right, and Werner Graf, Alliance ’90 The Greens, on the right, stand at the microphones in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik at the start of their joint press statement following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens looks to the side during a joint press statement by The Left Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Steffen Krach of the SPD speaks into the media microphones during a joint press statement by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Steffen Krach (SPD) stands next to a smiling Kerstin Wolter Ehling (Die Linke) during a joint press conference in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik following the conclusion of preliminary talks between their parties. Press conference by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Kerstin Wolter Ehling of Die Linke (front) and Steffen Krach of the SPD stand side by side during a joint press statement in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks. Press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Kerstin Wolter Ehling of Die Linke (front) and Steffen Krach of the SPD listen during a joint press statement following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Steffen Krach (SPD) stands next to Kerstin Wolter Ehling (Die Linke) during a joint press conference in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik following the conclusion of preliminary talks between their parties. Press conference by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling A representative of Die Linke speaks during a joint press statement following the conclusion of preliminary talks between their parties in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik with Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens, l Press statement by Die Linke, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling A member of Die Linke smiles during a joint press statement by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik, standing behind the media microphones. Joint press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling A member of Die Linke listens during a joint press conference held by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik regarding a press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling Members of Die Linke smile during a joint press statement by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik Press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Steffen Krach (SPD), photographed during a joint press conference held by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press conference by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Kerstin Wolter Ehling of Die Linke (front) and Steffen Krach of the SPD stand side by side during a joint press statement in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks. Press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens looks down during a joint press statement by The Left Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens looks to the side during a joint press statement by The Left Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling of Die Linke speaks into the media microphones alongside Steffen Krach of the SPD during a joint press statement following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik Press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling A representative of Die Linke speaks during a joint press statement by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik Press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Werner Graf, Alliance 90 The Greens, left, Kerstin Wolter Ehling, The Left, M, and Steffen Krach (SPD, r) stand behind the media microphones during a joint press statement in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks. Press statement by The Left, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens looks down during a joint press statement by The Left Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Steffen Krach of the SPD looks to the side during a joint press statement by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026—Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens speaks during a joint press statement by The Left Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik, speaking into the media microphones Press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens (left) speaks during a joint press conference following the conclusion of preliminary talks between their parties in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik with Kerstin Wolter Ehling of The Left (center), and Steffen Krach of the SPD (right). Press conference by The Left, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Werner Graf, Alliance 90 The Greens, left, Steffen Krach (SPD, center) and Kerstin Wolter Ehling (Die Linke, right) stand in front of the media microphones during a joint press statement in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks Press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: People are holding smartphones to film the joint press statement by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Steffen Krach, SPD, M speaks alongside Werner Graf of Alliance ’90 The Greens, l, and Kerstin Wolter Ehling of The Left, r, into the media microphones during a joint press statement following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling Members of Die Linke look to the side during a joint press statement by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik Press statement by Die Linke, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling, The Left, photographed during a joint press statement by The Left Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling A representative of Die Linke stands behind the media microphones in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik following the joint press statement by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik following the conclusion of preliminary talks, standing behind the media microphones. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling A member of Die Linke listens during a joint press conference held by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik regarding a press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026 Kerstin Wolter Ehling, The Left, photographed during a joint press statement by The Left Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Steffen Krach of the SPD speaks during a joint press conference held by Die Linke Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026—Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens listens to a joint press statement by The Left Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik after the preliminary talks concluded, with his head tilted to one side. Press Statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Werner Graf of Alliance 90 The Greens looks to the side during a joint press statement by The Left Berlin, Alliance 90 The Greens Berlin, and the SPD Berlin following the conclusion of preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by The Left, The Greens, and the SPD in Berlin
Berlin, October 8, 2026: Steffen Krach (SPD, center) speaks alongside Werner Graf (Alliance 90 The Greens, left) and Kerstin Wolter Ehling (The Left, right) during a joint press statement following the conclusion of their parties’ preliminary talks in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik. Press statement by The Left, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin

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Berlin, October 8, 2026: Steffen Krach (SPD) stands next to Kerstin Wolter Ehling (Die Linke) during a joint press conference in the foyer of the Haus der Statistik following the conclusion of preliminary talks between their parties. Press conference by Die Linke, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin