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Far right and far left to face off in Berlin election

Berlin prepares for a consequential September election, with the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany and The Left emerging as strong political forces.

By Europa Express 31 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET Updated 31 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET

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⚡ EXECUTIVE DISPATCH BRIEF Developing · Politics

Core Briefing: Far right and far left to face off in Berlin election
Strategic Context: Berlin prepares for a consequential September election, with the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany and The Left emerging as strong political forces.
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According to The Local, Berlin is preparing for a consequential election in September, with the far-right and far-left political parties facing off. The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany and The Left party look set to be the strongest political forces in the German capital as the vote approaches.

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