Leftist candidate with Turkish roots wins Berlin race, dubbed 'Germany's Mamdani'
Experts say Elif Eralp's victory signals Germany remains liberal despite the far right's rise, according to Al Jazeera.
According to Al Jazeera, Elif Eralp, a leftist leader with Turkish roots, has won a leadership race in Berlin and has been compared by commentators to New York politician Zohran Mamdani.
Al Jazeera reported that experts see her victory as a sign that Germany continues to be liberal, despite the rise of the far right in the country.
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