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Left Party agrees antisemitism safeguards, unlocking Berlin coalition talks

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Left Party agreed to antisemitism-prevention measures, unlocking coalition talks for Berlin’s state government.
The deal adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism, meeting SPD and Greens’ safeguard demand.
The Left won 25.7 % of the vote on 20 September, becoming Berlin’s largest party.
Legislative whips will review any antisemitic incident and may expel the accused lawmaker.

History

Historical Context

After a 2006 parliamentary inquiry flagged rising antisemitism, a 2014 surge produced about 1,800 reported incidents in 2016. In December 2016 the UK Parliament, urged by Eric Pickles and the Home Affairs Committee, formally adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition, becoming the first nation to do so and prompting Labour, Conservatives and local councils to embed it in policy.

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Story summary

The Left Party agreed to antisemitism-prevention measures, unlocking coalition talks for Berlin’s state government.
The deal adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism, meeting SPD and Greens’ safeguard demand.
The Left won 25.7 % of the vote on 20 September, becoming Berlin’s largest party.
Legislative whips will review any antisemitic incident and may expel the accused lawmaker.

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