Die Linke emerged as the largest party in Berlin’s September 20, 2026, Abgeordnetenhaus election with 25.7 percent, ahead of the CDU, AfD, Greens and SPD, ending the prior CDU-SPD coalition’s majority. Exploratory talks among the Linke, Greens and SPD concluded successfully in mid-October after resolving disputes over antisemitism handling and agreeing on housing expropriation measures for large landlords. SPD and Green bodies have approved formal coalition negotiations, while the Linke’s party conference on October 31 will decide next steps, potentially leading to talks in early November. A red-red-green alliance would command a comfortable majority; a CDU-Greens-SPD alternative remains mathematically possible but appears less advanced. Public polls show majority opposition to the Linke-led option.