German election's result shows feelings against Merkel's refugee policy

Voters in Germany's regional elections appear to be punishing Chancellor Angela Merkel's political party over its liberal refugee policy. The results -- which saw losses for the Christian Democratic Union in two out of three states -- are being interpreted as a major setback for Mrs Merkel, who has led Europe's biggest economy for more than a decade.

AfD leader Frauke Petry. (AAP) Source: AAP