Is Berlin — the European capital still synonymous with anarchists, cheap rent, squats, and May Day riots — poised to be ruled by the Conservative CDU party as of Monday?

In theory, it seems implausible, not least because the city is currently governed by a SPD/Left/Green coalition, reflecting its reputation as one of the most leftwing cities in Europe.

But in reality, a CDU revolution is a distinct possibility, even a likelihood.

https://euobserver.com/eu-political/156697

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