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Berlin mayor Elif Irelalp follows Mamdani and Khan
The German Left Party, led by Elif Erablished, achieved its best electoral result in Berlin's history, securing 25.7% of the votes in the state elections. This brings the party close to having its first mayor from the Left and the first mayor of migrant origin in Berlin. Er established, of Turkish descent, grew up in a leftist environment and dedicated her efforts to supporting migrants' rights and addressing the city's housing crisis. She emphasized the need to lower rents and expropriate apartments from major real estate companies. Her campaign focused on demonstrating the Left's ability to confront the rise of the far-right, using rhetoric that expressed solidarity with migrants. Committed to policies to combat soaring housing costs, she was the leading candidate to lead Berlin if she could form a governing coalition, making her a prominent example of a leader of migrant origin aspiring to govern a major European capital.
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