German voters set to elect new parliament on Sunday

German voters will elect a new parliament on Sunday, determining the country's leadership for the next four years. Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 6 p.m., with results expected early Monday. Four main candidates are competing: incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz, Robert Habeck, and Alice Weidel. Pre-election polls show Merz's party leading, but coalition negotiations will be necessary due to the lack of a clear majority. The election is taking place seven months earlier than planned after Scholz's coalition collapsed. The new government will face challenges, including economic recovery and migration issues. Scholz's government will remain in a caretaker role until a new chancellor is elected.