Political Shock in Germany – Far-right AfD takes first place in Thuringia as governing coalition parties collapse
Exit polls reveal a shifting political landscape in state elections – AfD emerges as the second-largest party in Saxony, closely trailing the CDU
German Chancelor Merkel will not stand for re-election as CDU chair
The CDU elections will be held in December
Merkel reaches deal with sister party head over immigration after days of standoff
The German chancellor said that transit centers will be established in Germany which will return migrants to the European countries from which they arrived