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Politics● ElevatedSep 24 · Sep 24, 2026, 2:00 PM

Political psychology: Why extremist parties are thriving and what democratic politicians can do against it

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en] · Western Europe

Far-right and far-left parties are celebrating success after success, leaving moderate politicians in the dust. Many Germans worry about this. Political psychology helps us understand what's behind growing polarization.

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