Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s response to a changing America.

German voters go to the polls Sunday to elect a new parliament that will determine how the country is run for the next four years. Europe's biggest economy is the 27-nation European Union's most populous nation and a leading member of NATO,

German politicians made a final scramble for votes Saturday on the eve of key elections in which conservatives hope to win despite the dramatic rise of the far right targeting a record score.

Germany's rival political leaders take their fight for votes right to the last minute before a pivotal election.

German voters will head to the polls this weekend to elect new leadership, marking a decisive election that will help shape how Europe responds to the new Trump administration. Why it matters: As Europe's biggest economy and the largest member of the European Union,