- Jul 4
German coalition moves to ban state-level expropriation of housing giants, Berlin SPD and Left cry foul
The CDU/CSU-SPD government wants to outlaw state-level takeovers of large landlords, a direct response to Berlin's 2021 referendum. Critics call it a gift to the Left ahead of September's city election.
- Jul 1
Die Linke overtakes CDU in Berlin election poll, leading for the first time since 2023
Two and a half months before the Berlin Abgeordnetenhaus election, a new poll puts Die Linke at 20 percent, while the Christian Democrats of incumbent mayor Kai Wegner fall to fourth place.
- Jun 10
Berlin's CDU renominates Kai Wegner as lead candidate with 92.6 percent, despite internal criticism
Berlin's governing mayor secured his party's nomination for the September election, but a surprise challenger and recent controversies signal unease within his own ranks.
