Far-right and far-left parties gain ground in German regional elections

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 26 Sept, 05:31 · Archive

Far-right and far-left parties are gaining electoral success in Germany, worrying moderate politicians and voters.

Far-right and far-left parties are celebrating electoral success in recent German regional elections, leaving moderate politicians trailing. Political psychology suggests growing polarization is behind the trend, though The Guardian notes voter dissatisfaction is benefiting both left and right, not just the far-right.

How it is being reported

• Look again – there’s more to Germany’s election trends than far-right success | Cas MuddeThe Guardian · 26 Sept, 05:00
• Political psychology: Why extremist parties are thriving and what democratic politicians can do against itDW News · 24 Sept, 15:00
• Extremist parties are thriving ― and that scares peopleDW News · 24 Sept, 15:00

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