Germany's Weimar Lights Are Flashing
Summary
Berlin is experiencing political tensions similar to those in the 1920s during the Weimar period. The far-left Linke party won the recent state election, while far-right groups like the AfD have significant support, contributing to divisions in the city and the country.Key Facts
- The Linke party won 25.7% of the vote in Berlin’s recent state election, led by Elif Eralp.
- The Linke party supports more affordable housing and wants to nationalize large property companies.
- Far-right party AfD polls at 27% nationwide, focusing on sending immigrants back.
- Berlin’s counterintelligence agency classifies hundreds of people from violent far-right, Islamist, and far-left groups.
- The Linke party wants to replace the counterintelligence agency with a less secretive research group.
- Some Arab-origin criminal clans attended the Linke’s election party, raising concerns about connections to extremist groups.
- The political climate in Berlin is deeply divided, with tensions similar to those before the rise of the Nazis in the 1920s.
- Coalition talks are ongoing, but parties are cautious because of the Linke’s links to radical pro-Palestine groups calling for armed uprisings.
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