BBC: No change to Merkel's migrant policy despite election setbacks
The German government has said there will be no change in the country's immigration policy despite right-wing gains in three state elections.
The anti-immigrant AfD party had campaigned against what it called Chancellor Merkel's "catastrophic" decision to welcome a million migrants and refugees last year.
But the AfD remains a minor force, especially in western Germany.
The poll was seen as a test of support for Mrs Merkel's refugee policy.
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Update #1: Germany 'won't change policy' after gains for anti-refugee AfD party -- The Guardian
Update #2: German Government Says it Won’t Change Migration Policy -- WSJ
WNU Editor: When you start ruling against the will of the people .... you will eventually pay the price when the voters go to the polls. For Angela Merkel .... if trends continue .... will probably be out of a job by this time next year.
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