The German Left's candidate in Berlin may have stepped into a trap when he later wanted to have a dark figure's name removed from a Der Spiegel interview.

Elif Eralp, the candidate for Berlin's mayor from the Left Party, returned an interview to Der Spiegel, citing concerns for her family's safety. The interview raised questions about antisemitism within her party, particularly regarding a controversial figure, Ibrahim Ibrahim, linked to a terrorist organization. Following the interview, doubts emerged about Eralp's reliability as a coalition partner, with some SPD members suggesting distancing from the Left Party. Eralp described the debate as toxic but vowed to combat organized crime and ensure safety in Berlin.