Chancellor Merkel is up against it but not ready to concede just yet.

I previewed the regional elections here highlighting the fall-out potential and Adam had the results in this post.

Seems the lady's not for turning any time soon. We'll see whether that's prudent or not.

The BBC carries more here

Economic ministry spokeswoman sees no effect abroad after the AFD victories.

Meanwhile the euro remains on the back foot with EURUSD testing option related demand again at 1.1100

Merkel's not for turning yet