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"(…) Political scientist Marc Debus of the University of Mannheim said Merz’s decision to focus on immigration may have backfired.
“Studies show that, generally speaking, right-wing populists are strengthened when the issue of immigration is raised up the political agenda, when positions are aligned with those of right-wing populist parties, and when their rhetoric is adopted,” he told AFP.
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Public dissatisfaction, Debus said, “significantly improves the electoral chances of right-wing populist parties.” (…)"
People mentioned: Marc Debus