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The Left Party’s negotiating team—Franziska Brychcy, Elif Eralp, Kerstin Wolter, and Maximilian Schirmer (first row, from left)—just before the start of coalition talks. The Left Party, the SPD, and Alliance 90 The Greens begin coalition negotiations. Berlin House of Representatives, Berlin, Berlin, Germany. Berlin House of Representatives

The Left Party’s negotiating team—Franziska Brychcy, Elif Eralp, Kerstin Wolter, and Maximilian Schirmer (first row, from left)—just before the start of coalition talks. The Left Party, the SPD, and Alliance 90 The Greens begin coalition negotiations. Berlin House of Representatives, Berlin, Berlin, Germany. Berlin House of Representatives

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Credit: Chris Emil Janßen

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Recording Date: Nov 2, 2026

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The Left Party’s negotiating team—Franziska Brychcy, Elif Eralp, Kerstin Wolter, and Maximilian Schirmer (first row, from left)—just before the start of coalition talks. The Left Party, the SPD, and Alliance 90 The Greens begin coalition negotiations. Berlin House of Representatives, Berlin, Berlin, Germany. Berlin House of Representatives

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