The state election result could lead to a debate over the future of the firewall that has kept the Alternative for Germany out of power. | World News

The German chancellor rules out working with the AfD even though he concedes its win in Saxony-Anhalt has upset his party’s foundations.

Anti-migrant party three seats shy of outright victory in Saxony-Anhalt; even if it doesn't form government in eastern state, result is massive blow to Merz