Germans are poised to vote for a new chancellor, with Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democrats leading the polls. Observers suggest he may align better with U.S. President Trump compared to the current chancellor, Olaf Scholz. Economic stagnation and immigration pressures top voter concerns, with declining auto manufacturing contributing to frustration with Scholz’s government. The far-right AfD party is also gaining traction, associated with neo-Nazi sentiments. Recent U.S. actions regarding Ukraine and exclusion from negotiations may also influence German voters' perceptions as the election approaches.
Germans will head to the polls on Sunday to choose their next chancellor.
Friedrich Merz, favored to clinch the election, is seen as a better match for President Trump.
Germany is in a crisis of stagnant growth and declining competitiveness.
The dissatisfaction with immigrants has grown after a series of apparently unrelated attacks.
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