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Afd win poses challenge for German democracy

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Afd win poses challenge for German democracy, we ask could they govern Saxony-Anhalt? Also in the programme: Latvia's foreign minister explains why her country banned Russian books; and the offkey choir that can't sing.

(Photo: Anti-AFD protester carrying anti-AfD stickers. Credit: Reuters)
7 Sep 5PM English United Kingdom News

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