In Germany, the far-right AfD has surged into first place in a crucial state election in Saxony-Anhalt, winning 44.5% of the vote. If they form a coalition, they would be the first far-right party leading a state government in the country since the Second World War. 

Joining Anton this morning to discuss further was Dr Ed Turner, From the School of Law and Social Sciences at Aston University and German politics expert.