Angela Merkel is set for a fourth term as Germany's chancellor, according to exit polls. However, the poll suggests the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party will enter the national parliament for the first time. Mrs Merkel party took between 32.5 and 33.5%, well ahead of the second placed Social Democratic Party with 20-21%. But in a major shock, the AfD took 13 to 13.5% support in Sunday's vote making it the country's third biggest political force. It is now heading for the opposition benches of the Bundestag lower house which will dramatically boost its visibility and state financing. The ... (full story)