BBC: Merkel refugee policy blamed for CDU German regional defeat
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's allies have urged her to change course on refugees after her governing CDU party was beaten in a regional election by an anti-immigrant party.
The right-wing AfD party, formed only three years ago, came second in the chancellor's home state of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, polling 21%.
Mrs Merkel has defended her policies but said she needs to "win back trust".
Some 1.1 million refugees and migrants entered Germany in 2015.
Many of them arrived after the government decided to loosen border controls just over a year ago.
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WNU Editor: Even with this huge loss on her own "home turf", she is doubling down on her immigration policy .... Merkel ‘Full of Plans’ in Call With Party Bosses, Lawmaker Says (Bloomberg).
More News On Germany's Regional Election And What It Signifies
Merkel unsatisfied with German state election result -- Reuters
Chancellor Merkel's party suffers loss in home state over migrant policy -- USA Today
A slap in the face for Merkel': German chancellor's own party turns on her after election defeat to anti-immigration party, with ministers admitting 'she cannot ignore the views of the people -- Daily Mail
Merkel under pressure after poll defeat to far-right AfD -- Local.DE
Right-wing AfD beats Merkel party in regional elections – exit polls -- RT
German local elections portend troubles for Merkel -- CNN
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