With her centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leading today’s vote, Angela Merkel is set to remain Germany’s chancellor, for a fourth consecutive term. By reaching 13%, the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has come out stronger than many had anticipated during the campaign. Mrs Merkel must now find a way to create the best possible conditions for the EU to overcome its difficulties. With the rise of the AfD, German society now has a dented shield, but not a broken one. Mrs Merkel has come out the winner, albeit somewhat weakened.

Source: The Guardian September 24, 2017 18:14 UTC