CDU gains in Saarland

Gains for the CDU, SPD losses and the far-right AfD cross the five per cent line so enter the Saarland Parliament.

The Greens vote fell under five per cent, which means they will have no seats in the new parliament.

Outgoing CDU premier Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer will be in the lead position to form the new administration in Saarbrücken.

There was a larger than expected turnout for today's election.