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Politician Giffey anticipates a failed vote on the expropriation referendum

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Anticipates a Unsuccessful Vote on Expropriation Referendum According to Giffey
Anticipates a Unsuccessful Vote on Expropriation Referendum According to Giffey

Politician Giffey anticipates a failed vote on the expropriation referendum

Franziska Giffey, the SPD's top candidate for the position of Governing Mayor of Berlin, has expressed her views on the upcoming referendum concerning the expropriation of large landlords.

The referendum, scheduled to take place soon, is not a law in itself, but an appeal for politics to act. However, Giffey has raised concerns about the legality of the expropriation, stating that it is "very thin ice" legally.

Giffey has made it clear that she hopes the referendum does not receive a majority. If it does, she has pledged to handle the situation respectfully and responsibly, should she become the Governing Mayor.

It's important to note that the passage of the referendum does not automatically implement the expropriation. Giffey's doubts about the legality of the expropriation remain, and she has reiterated that she would respect every decision regarding the referendum, regardless of the outcome.

Giffey is also against the simultaneous referendum on the expropriation of large landlords. The opponent of this simultaneous vote in Berlin is a group called "Deutsche Wohnen & Co. enteignen."

As the race for the Governing Mayor of Berlin heats up, Giffey's stance on the expropriation referendum is a key issue in the campaign. Her commitment to due process and respect for the democratic process, regardless of the referendum's outcome, is a reassuring sign for many Berliners.

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