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Why is Germany's far right party rising in popularity? Katy Tur explains
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May 5, 2026
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2:52Now PlayingGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz's victory was supposed to represent a weakening of the country's far right party. Instead, the leader's popularity is hitting all-time lows and the far right party's is hitting all-time highs. Katy Tur breaks down why this is happening.
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