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Berlin election first forecast: Left Party ahead of CDU, BSW risks missing parliament
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On September 20, 2026, citizens of Berlin elected a new House of Representatives. According to the first forecast reported by Die Welt, the Left Party is surprisingly well ahead of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) must fear failing to enter parliament, based on the initial projections. The forecast is attributed to the Axel Springer Deutschland GmbH publication and is presented as an early projection, not a final result. The outcome marks a notable shift in Berlin's political landscape, with the Left Party outperforming expectations against the CDU.
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In Berlin, citizens have elected a new House of Representatives. According to the first forecast, the Left Party is surprisingly well ahead of the CDU. The BSW (Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht) must fear missing out on entering parliament.
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