Berlin SPD agrees to begin coalition talks with the Left and the Greens

What the sources report

The SPD Executive Committee approved the start of negotiations for a governing coalition with the Left and the Greens in Berlin. TVXS

The decision was taken by 26 votes in favour and 3 against, according to ARD. Zougla

The Greens are expected to decide at leadership level, while the Left will ratify the decision at its congress on 31 October. Parapolitika

If the three parties approve, talks could begin from the first week of November. Parapolitika

If the negotiations are successfully concluded, Elif Eralp will become the first woman mayor of Berlin. TVXS

Where they differ

Powergame reports that companies will be able to keep up to 10,000 homes and the measure will concern their surplus stock, while Politic.gr writes that the nationalisation will concern companies with a portfolio of more than 10,000 residential units. Politic.gr Powergame

Politic.gr reports that Eralp stated a goal of nationalising the subsidiaries of the five largest groups, while Powergame speaks of a plan to socialise large private property companies with compensation, based on Article 15 of the German Constitution. Politic.gr Powergame