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Germany struggles to combat rising far-right extremism

washingtonpost.com — September 6, 2024, 05:01 AM UTC

Summary: Recent elections in Germany reveal challenges in combating far-right extremism, as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party gains traction despite not holding power in any state or federal assembly. Established parties have consistently excluded the AfD from ruling coalitions, reflecting a long-standing wariness of political movements reminiscent of Germany's fascist past. This situation highlights the limitations of Germany's efforts to address ultranationalism.

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