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Germany’s political center struggles after extremist gains

Yasin Piash
Yasin Piash
October 2, 2026 7:34 pm
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By Esme Nicholson | NPR

Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left.

Today’s weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that led to the rise of fascism.

(Image credit: JENS SCHLUETER)

Source: npr.org

Yasin Piash

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Yasin Ahmed (Piash), A visualizer and Online Journalist at The Fast Report. He primarily creates photocards, infographics, and other visual content for social media. Beyond visual storytelling, he writes on climate, development, culture, and politics. He is a graduate of Mass Communication and Journalism and can be reached at yasinpiash3@gmail.com You can also connect with him on LinkedIn or explore his Behance portfolio

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