Germany is heading towards a crucial election to elect its next chancellor this Sunday. In the race to become the top leader, is an incumbent chancellor seeking a second term, an opposition leader calling for stricter policies,

With less than two weeks to go, here is Euronews' guide to how Germany got here, the main political contenders, and their policy priorities. How did we get here?The election was originally scheduled for 28 September,

The 55-year-old candidate for The Greens, Robert Habeck, is also in the race for chancellorship. Currently serving as Germany's vice chancellor and economy and climate minister, Habeck handles the country's energy issues. His party supports continued support for Ukraine and advocates for a green economic transition.

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Relatively high inflation has reduced Germans’ purchasing power and Germany’s economic slowdown is impacting daily life. We spoke with two families to hear their experiences.

Germany faces an existential election next Sunday for the future of the country, in the context of a significant advance of the far right, an economy that is heading into a third year of recession and huge geopolitical challenges that have caused a situation of uncertainty unprecedented in recent decades.

As Germany's elections draw near, citizens put four chancellor candidates under intense scrutiny. Key topics included immigration and alleged U.S. election interference. Watch the highlights of this critical debate as voters prepare for the polls.