# Die Linke Berlin Palestinian solidarity controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/die-linke-berlin-palestinian-solidarity-controversy
> Updated: 2026-09-12T15:10:44.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Berlin branch of the Die Linke party has faced internal scrutiny regarding its ties to Palestinian solidarity groups. Documentation revealed that the Linksjugend Südberlin and the LAG Palästinensolidarität Berlin collaborated with the United Palestinian National Committee (VPNK) to issue a demonstration call for August 22, 2026.

This cooperation drew attention because the Office for the Protection of the Constitution has previously identified Hamas supporters within the VPNK. In response to the controversy, Die Linke’s top candidate, Elif Eralp, issued public disavowals, stating that “calls for violence against civilians are unacceptable.” The situation reflects a tension between the party’s activist roots and its institutional responsibilities.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Die Linke Hamburg reports membership surge

Membership in the Hamburg branch of Die Linke has more than tripled in two years, according to party leader David Stoop.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/die-linke-hamburg-reports-membership-surge

### 2026-09-07: Die Linke Berlin faces scrutiny over Palestinian solidarity ties

Die Linke in Berlin is facing scrutiny over collaborations between its youth and solidarity wings and the United Palestinian National Committee, prompting public distancing from party leadership.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/die-linke-berlin-faces-scrutiny-over-palestinian-solidarity-ties

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