Berlin election shows leftist surge amid liberal discontent

Commentary by Eva von Redecker published on September 29, 2026, in The Guardian analyzed Die Linke's electoral surge in Berlin as evidence of public demand for freedom and liberal failure to deliver housing and social reform. The piece references housing socialization proposals and describes the left's appeal.

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A leftwing victory in Berlin shows people want freedom, and liberals cannot deliver it | Eva von Redecker

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Push the Overton window. Elect Raman, then socialize the housing owned by the biggest landlords. I’m dreaming, this is ‘Merica, but check out Berlin these days: Die Linke’s surge was propelled by a compelling promise: for voters to have the freedom to stay in their city. This is how to fight back against the far right, says writer and philosopher Eva von Rede...