Berlin state election: SPD, AfD, and Linke in close race

Berlin held its state election for the Abgeordnetenhaus on 18 September 2026. The campaign was closely watched, with the SPD and AfD in a tight race and Die Linke also competing for votes. The election took place as the far left sought to replicate political momentum seen elsewhere, and the SPD faced internal debates over policies such as retirement at 63.