The Sunday vote comes amid an economy in the doldrums, big questions over Europe's security posture, and a surging far-right.

Friedrich Merz, a conservative rival of Angela Merkel, is on track to become the next chancellor, though the far-right AfD is expected to make historic gains.

Germany’s election could have major consequences for Europe and beyond Voters in Germany are gearing up to cast their ballots in an election that has raised concerns about the nation’s stability. Polls indicate that the far-right AfD party is poised to secure second place,

A new band of influencers unafraid of confrontation has helped elevate the Alternative for Germany party to second in pre-election polls.

Emily Wünsch voices the frustration of other young people in Germany, when the 21-year-old dismisses the political mainstream as aloof and out of touch.

Young people in particular are concerned about the future of their country and the Europe they grew up in, as the AfD stands against the core values of the European Union, which it would like to leave or abolish altogether.