Germans vote today after an intense election campaign dominated by their country's faltering economy and a series of deadly attacks that have made immigration and security a major issue.
Friedrich Merz, the 69-year-old conservative leader, is the favorite to become Germany's next chancellor, in a closely watched vote in Europe and the US, writes A2 CNN.
He promises to fix most of the problems in four years. If Merz's Christian Democrats win, he will have to form an alliance with at least one other party, most likely Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats, whose government collapsed late last year, writes A2 CNN.
Ahead of the election, Merz has been adamant about ruling out any possibility of cooperation with the far-right Alternative for Germany party, which is expected to emerge as the second largest political force. 59.2 million Germans are eligible to vote.
Millions have cast their ballots by mail, with polls showing 20 percent of voters undecided. This is considered one of Germany's most important elections, expected to have an impact not only domestically but also around the world. (A2 Televizion)
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