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

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:22:57 UTC.

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