The September 20, 2026 Berlin state election produced a fragmented result with Die Linke as the largest party at 25.7 percent (45 seats), followed by the CDU at 18.8 percent (33 seats), AfD at 16.3 percent (29 seats), Greens at 14.3 percent (25 seats), and SPD at 12.1 percent (21 seats) in the 153-seat Abgeordnetenhaus. The prior CDU-SPD coalition lost its majority, and cross-party exclusion of the AfD leaves only two viable three-party options for a majority of 77 seats. Exploratory talks among Die Linke, Greens, and SPD concluded successfully in mid-October with agreement on housing measures including socialization of large portfolios and other policy areas, after resolving preconditions on antisemitism. Greens and SPD bodies have approved formal coalition negotiations; Die Linke decides on October 31. The new parliament convenes around October 29, with negotiations potentially starting in early November.