Berlin state parliament shrinks as Spandau recount shifts mandate to AfD

Following Berlin's state election, an official correction of a transmission error in the Spandau district reassigned a direct mandate from the Christian Democratic Union to Tommy Tabor of the Alternative for Germany (AfD). The corrected tally reduces the total size of the state parliament, the Abgeordnetenhaus, by five seats.

The election showcased contrasting political dynamics across the capital. Pre-election surveys showed Die Linke leading at 22 percent, driven largely by strong support among young voters. Meanwhile, voter turnout among residents with migrant backgrounds remained low in districts like Neukölln. However, some young Turkish-German citizens reported turning to the AfD over concerns regarding public order, migration, and economic security.

Sources: Correctiv, Die Zeit, DW, FAZ, Tagesschau