Die Linke faces internal conflict as it opens coalition talks with SPD and Greens, amid protests over Palestine policy.
Die Linke opens coalition talks
On Saturday, October 31, members of Die Linke, a left-wing political party in Germany, voted overwhelmingly to begin coalition negotiations with the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens. This decision comes after Die Linke’s victory in Berlin’s September elections, which gave them a chance to form a governing coalition.Protesters challenge party leadership
Approximately 100 activists, including party members, protested outside the Dong Xuan Center, a Vietnamese commercial hub in eastern Berlin where the party congress was held. They criticized their own leadership for what they saw as a betrayal of their principles.Slogans highlight internal conflict
The protesters carried signs with the slogan "Elected for Palestine, betrayed for the Senate," expressing frustration over what they view as compromises on their stance toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in favor of political power. Inside the congress hall, supporters of the leadership chanted "Elif! Elif!"—a call for unity.Party faces growing internal divide
The decision to open coalition talks has deepened a rift within Die Linke. While the leadership seeks to form a government, many members feel the party is abandoning its core values, particularly its strong support for Palestine, in exchange for political concessions.
