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Why Radical Right and Left Are Gaining Ground in Germany
German political scientist Achim Goerres explains that traditional parties are losing fixed voter bases, allowing the radical right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) and socialist Die Linke to win recent state elections by targeting short-term anxieties. The AfD capitalizes on emotional fears regarding immigration and culture, while Die Linke attracts young urban voters through materialist campaigns focused on housing costs and rent freezes.
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