German voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect a parliament that will hold power for four years
German voters will head to the polls on Sunday in a crucial election that will shape the country's political landscape for the next four years. This election holds significant implications for Europe and international relations, particularly regarding support for Ukraine and the direction of Europe's relationship with the United States. Polls will open at 8 AM and close at 6 PM, with postal ballots required to arrive by closing time to be counted. Exit polls and initial results are expected soon after voting ends, with final results likely by Monday. The main contenders include incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the Social Democrats, Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union, Robert Habeck of the Greens, and Alice Weidel of the Alternative for Germany. Current polls indicate Merz's bloc leading at 30%, followed by AfD at 20%, with Scholz and Habeck trailing.
