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Ulrike Bornhak
October 4, 2025

The collapse of the Weimar Republic led to the rise of the Nazis. Populists and right-wing extremists are gaining strength again today. We asked historians what we can learn from history.

The collapse of the Weimar Republic led to the rise of the Nazis. Populists and right-wing extremists are gaining strength again today. We asked historians what we can learn from history.

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