Berlin coalition hinges on left-wing politician who denies Israel's right to exist

Vanessa Emde, a left-wing politician from Neukölln, reportedly denies Israel's right to exist, a stance shared by others in her party. Her position complicates coalition talks in Berlin, as the SPD and Greens find it embarrassing but are constrained by her influence. The development signals potential friction in forming a state government, with implications for German domestic politics and coalition stability.