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

Die Linke, a leftwing party in Germany, won the state elections in Berlin on 20 September. This victory is significant because it shows that many voters in Berlin want more control over their city and its resources, particularly housing. The party's promise to socialise the housing stock of big real-estate companies resonated with voters who feel that they are being priced out of their own city.

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The leftwing victory in Berlin shows people want freedom, and liberals cannot deliver it. This could lead to a shift in political power and influence market sentiment.

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