Berlin Shocker: Die Linke Wins as Sanders-Style Campaign Reshapes German Left
Part of composite article Left Party Wins Berlin with 24.5% as Socialist Elif Eralp Closes In on Historic Mayor Win View full article →
Die Linke won the regional election in Berlin on September 20. The victory puts Elif Eralp at the front of the party and marks a shift in its leadership.
The campaign borrowed tactics from US Senator Bernie Sanders, focusing on grassroots organizing and economic messages.