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Germany's political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains

Germany's political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains
NPR News Friday 02 October 2026, 19:22 UTC By Esme Nicholson 1 min read
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Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today's weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that led to the rise of fascism.(Image credit: JENS SCHLUETER)

Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today's weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that led to the rise of fascism.

(Image credit: JENS SCHLUETER)

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