The results -- which saw losses for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in two out of three states -- are being interpreted as a major setback for Merkel, who has led Europe's biggest economy for more than a decade.
German Populist Party Sees Gains in Regional Elections
Voters in Germany's regional elections appear to be punishing Chancellor Angela Merkel's political party over its liberal refugee policy. Image: AfD leader Frauke Petry (AAP)
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