Berlin's Leftward Shift: First Woman with Immigrant Roots Nears Mayoral Win
Part of composite article Left Party Wins Berlin with 24.5% as Socialist Elif Eralp Closes In on Historic Mayor Win View full article →
Berlin is bucking Germany's rightward trend. The left-wing party Die Linke could win Sunday's local election.
Top candidate Elif Eralp is campaigning on cheaper housing and the nationalization of housing companies. If she wins, she would become the city's first female mayor with an immigrant background.