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The rise of a far-right party in Germany, the Alternative for Germany, represents a skewing of history, fueled by its own, sometimes imaginary vision of the past.
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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's rise in Germany represents a skewing of history, fueled by its own, sometimes imaginary vision of the past.
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- Steven Erlanger
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{ "date": "2026-09-21", "organization": "Alternative for Germany" } - UUID
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- October 3, 2026 at 4:06 AM (1 week ago)
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- October 3, 2026 at 4:06 AM (1 week ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/world/europe/germany-afd-far-right.html
The rise of far-right parties across Europe, exemplified by Germany's AfD, is driven by a populist emphasis on national identity, nostalgia for a perceived simpler past, and a sense of insecurity. These parties capitalize on economic decline, migration concerns, and a yearning for lost pride among voters.
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