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