How Big Is Die Linke's Antisemitism Problem – and Could It Cost It Berlin?
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How big is Die Linke's antisemitism problem – and could it cost it Berlin?
Potential coalition partners are demanding that the far-left party confront antisemitism in its ranks. But party leaders and some experts say isolated incidents are being used to derail a left-led government
Leading former Berlin SPD politicians call for their party to renounce an alliance with the left. The letter, which is available to the "Süddeutsche Zeitung", is signed by Michael Müller and Walter Momper, among others.
Many former state leaders and senators of the SPD warn against an alliance with the Left Party. They see the protection of Jewish life by the party endangered.
Political scientist Volker Kronenberg sees structural problems and warns: For SPD and Greens, an alliance with the party could become a credibility risk.
In the party, resentment grows because of a possible left-wing state government. In a resolution, former SPD leaders oppose cooperation.
After Berlin's election success, the left is heading towards the Red Town Hall. The potential coalition partners raise concerns about anti-Semitic tendencies in the party. Others warn of the consequences for Jews in the capital.
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