Germany news: Berlin leftists seek to pave way for coalition

The Berlin Left Party, Greens and SPD are to meet to clarify controversial issues ahead of possible coalition talks. The second fuel tax cut this year has come into force as gas and diesel prices spiral. DW has more.

• The Left Party, the Greens and the Social Democrats (SPD) in Berlin are to test the ground for a possible coalition
• Talks will center on accusations that the Left Party is antisemitic and has links to organized criminality, which it denies 
• A fuel tax cut aiming to reduce costs for motorists goes into effect for the second time this year

Here is a rundown of the stories from and about Germany that are hitting the headlines on Thursday, October 1, 2026:

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