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As Germany unified, West Germans arrived as a new elite to run businesses, or shut them down, and as much as a quarter of the population moved west, including many young women.
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During Germany's unification, West Germans became a new elite, managing or closing businesses, and up to a quarter of the population, including many young women, relocated to West Germany.
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Steven Erlanger
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News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "1989",
    "location": "Germany"
}
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Economy History Demographics Germany
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735e0feb-ccbd-4ef4-ad4c-7d410b8d1be5
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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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The Fuel That Feeds Europe’s Far Right: Nostalgia and Lost Pride
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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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